Mangaluru: Gulf bound youth killed in accident; Beeri residents block highway

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September 10, 2015

Mangaluru, Sep 10: A youth was killed and another sustained severe injuries after a speeding lorry rammed into a motorbike on National Highway 66 at Kotekar Beeri on the outskirts of the city.

The deceased has been identified as Muhammad Zakariya (23), a resident of Talapady Check Post. His friend Shihab (22), a resident of Talapady KC Road has been hospitalised. His condition is said to be critical.

The tragedy took place on Wednesday evening when Zakariya, after finishing his catering work, was returning home by his motorbike along with Shihab, who was riding pillion.

While the rider breathed his last on the spot pillion rider was rushed to a private hospital by local residents.

It is learnt that Zakariya had been working in Dubai for more than one year. After returning hometown, he had been doing a few small businesses. However, he was supposed to fly back to Gulf on September 18. He is survived by his parents, five brothers and a sister.

The accident triggered a flash protest on National Highway. Local residents at Beeri blocked heavy vehicles on highway for some time.

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Mangaluru: Youth arrested for misleading Instagram post targeting police

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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