Mangaluru | 3 youngsters held; 15 stolen bikes worth Rs 20 lakh seized

coastaldigest.com web desk

November 15, 2018

Mangaluru, Nov 15: Three alleged inter-state vehicle-lifters have been arrested by the Mangaluru city police, who also recovered 15 stolen bikes worth Rs 20 lakh from the former.

The arrested are Shahir, 23, from Manjeshwara; Mohammed Adil, 26, from Uppala and Abdul Munavar, 21, from Kasaragod.

During interrogation, the trio have revealed that they have stolen two-wheelers including Royal Enfield motorbikes from various places under the Mangaluru City Commissionerate.

They had stolen four motorbikes from Ullal police station limits, six motorbikes in Mangaluru South police station limits, two motorbikes in Mangaluru North police station limits, two motorbikes under Urwa police station and one motorbike in Mangaluru East limits.

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shame for them doing these kinds of robbery, punish them severly , so that next time no one do these kind bad things

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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