Minor girl tortured by mother for a year after failing SSLC; rescued

October 23, 2016

Mangaluru, Oct 23: In a bizarre incident, a minor girl was allegedly abused by her own mother for over a year after the former failed SSLC examinations in Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada district.

Child Helpline and District Children Protection Unit have now recued the girl and sent her to a rehabilitation centre, at Mangaluru.

Police said that the girl was subjected to physical abuse and torture by her mother after the former failed in class 10 examinations.

The victim was made to work till wee hours and beaten up mercilessly if she failed in her exams, they said.

The girl had injuries on her head, face, hands, and legs. She was taken to women's treatment section at Lady Goschen Hospital, Mangaluru, where she was counselled.

Police added that a complaint will be registered against the mother of the victim at Belthangady police station.

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What a foolish mother. Is the way bringing up children.

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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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