Dalits flay police for failing to protect backward classes' leader

December 5, 2011

Mangalore, December 5: Representatives of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities have expressed their anger over the khakhi inaction during the assault on backward classes' organization leader at government-run Kukke Subrahmanya temple.

Speaking at the monthly grievance meeting at the office of Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police, Shekhar a Dalit representative asked why the police who were deputed on duty at Subrahamnya temple on the day of Shahsti did not try to rescue K S Shivaramu, President of Rajya Hindulida Vargagala Jagrutha Vedike, when he was beaten up by a violent crowd.

“The police failed to give enough security to Shivaramu on the day of his visit to the temple. The police became mute spectators,” he alleged. Further he asked the SP why he has not suspended DySP Nagaraju who responded rudely at the people who went to him to file case against the offenders.

Denying the allegations made against the police, SP Labhu Ram said it was the Police Sub Inspector and four constables at the incident venue who 'rescued' Shivaramu from the violent crowd. “The police were in civil dress (without uniforms),” he said.

He added that cases were booked against the main six accused under various sections including Section 143, 147, 323, 504 and 506. As they were bailable warrants, the arrested were released soon, he informed.

The SP also said that he has received complaint against DySP Nagaraju and the enquiry has begun. “The decision will be taken after receiving the enquiry report.”

Dalit Sangharsh Samiti (Ambedkar faction) leader S P Anand criticised the system where MP receives utmost police protection with 20-25 police accompanying him, while a person like Shivaramu does not get any protection. Shivaramu was treated like an animal, but none came to his help, he said.

Shekhar also came down heavily on the temple staff including the priest for supporting Malekudiya members to take up the violent attack. “The temple management welcomed the six arrested men by garlanding them and carried them in a procession. A detailed probe should be conducted and the men behind the attack should be punished,” he demanded.

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Udupi school girl Shagun Verma Hegde to lead India U-15 volleyball team in China

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December 2,2025

Udupi, Dec 2: A wave of regional pride is sweeping through Udupi district as Shagun S Verma Hegde, a talented Class 9 student from Christ King English Medium High School, Karkala, has been named the captain of the Indian National Team for the Under-15 Girls’ Volleyball Championship.

Shagun holds the unique distinction of being the sole player from Karnataka selected to represent the country in the prestigious international tournament. The championship, organized by the School Games Federation, is scheduled to take place in Shangluo, China, from December 3 to 13, where Shagun will lead the national squad.

A Remarkable Journey to the Top

Shagun’s selection is a testament to her dedication and exceptional skill on the court. Her journey included several rigorous rounds of selection:

• She was the only player from Udupi district to qualify for the state-level selection camp.

• Out of eight players from Karnataka who advanced to the national selection camp in Pune, Maharashtra, Shagun was the only one to secure a place in the final national squad.

• The national camp saw participation from approximately 200 players, which was shortlisted to 23. Shagun not only made the final cut but was also ranked as the second-best player overall, solidifying her leadership role.

Shagun, who is the daughter of Sandesh Verma and Shruthiraj of Kallotte, Karkala, has trained under experienced coaches Santosh D’Souza, Jeevan D’Silva, Jairaj Poojary, and Ramesh. Her selection as the team captain has brought profound honour to her family, school, the Udupi district, and the entire state of Karnataka.

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‘Profit’ trap: Mangaluru trader duped of ₹33.1 lakh in online App scam

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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