Mangaluru tense for second day over murder; bandh in Surathkal, surrounding towns

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January 4, 2018

Mangaluru, Jan 4: The situation in parts of Mangaluru taluk remained volatile for a second day running, with thousands of activists of BJP, VHP and Bajragng Dal gathering in Katipalla and imposing bandh in Surathkal and surrounding areas on Thursday in protest against the murder of Deepak Rao, who was hacked to death yesterday by four miscreants.

The police on Thursday morning aborted the funeral procession planned by the saffron groups by secretly transporting the dead body of the victim from AJ Hospital to his home in Katipalla, about 15 kilometres from the city. However, thousands of people gathered in front of the victim’s house and staged protest to exert pressure on the police to allow them to take out funeral procession in spite of the prohibitory orders.

Meanwhile, all the business establishments and education institutions in Surathkal, Krishinapura, Katipalla, Chokkabettu and surrounding areas remained closed on Thursday. City buses and auto rickshaws too remained off the road in the area. Yesterday miscreants had pelted stones at two buses and damaged windows.

Even though police managed to catch all the accused in the murder case, the miscreants continued to unleash violence in the area and attacked two innocent Muslim youth last evening without any provocation.

Taking note of the situation, the home department directed M Chandra Sekhar, former police commissioner of Mangaluru City Commissionerate, to rush to the trouble-torn zone and take immediate measures to bring the situation under control. At least six KSRP platoons and over 500 personnel have been deployed in the affected area to prevent any untoward incidents.

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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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