Mangaluru: Man, girlfriend get life term for murdering her first boyfriend

coastaldigest.com web desk

August 5, 2018

Mangaluru, Aug 5: A man and his girlfriend have been awarded life imprisonment by the VI additional district and sessions court for killing the latter’s ex-boyfriend.

Judge D T Puttarangaswamyalso slapped a fine of Rs 25,000 each on both the convicts. On failure of payment, they will be bound to further serve two months of simple imprisonment.

Of the total Rs 50,000, Rs 40,000 will be handed over to the victim's father.

The district legal services authority is directed to pay compensation as per the Karnataka Victim Compensation Scheme.

The court had on Thursday held accused Gaviranga alias Harish guilty under IPC Section 302 (murder) and accused two Sushma Priscilla guilty under IPC Section 120(B) (criminal conspiracy) read with IPC Section 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of a common intention), in the murder of Avinash.

Avinash, 21, and Sushma, then 22, were in a relationship. Sushma, a resident of Karnad in Mulki, was employed at a call centre at Morgan's Gate here. Harish, 26, was working as a cab driver for the same company. Over a period of time, Sushma developed proximity with Harish.

After Avinash learnt about their affair, a drama unfurled at the woman's office premises, after which she and Harish decided to murder Avinash.

Early on April 1, 2014, Harish, who was driving a Tata Sumo, knocked down motorcycle-borne Avinash, which killed him.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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