Communal currents surface again as miscreants storm into shops; police vehicles damaged

January 23, 2012

Mangalore, January 23: Currents of communal tensions once again swept parts of Dakshina Kannada district on Monday, as a group of miscreants stormed into small shops run by minority community at Mugaradka village in Belthangady Tauluk.

The village is only a few kilo metre away from Uppinangady, where at least seven people including police personnel had injured in the aftermath of Hindu Samajotsava on Sunday.

The latest incident of mob frenzy was occurred following two suspected chain snatcher were caught red-handed at the Mugaradka Jaathre (religious fair), which was known for harmony and peaceful celebrations for several decades.

After catching the miscreants who were allegedly trying to snatch a woman's chain, local people had handed them over to the management committee of the Mugaradka Temple, which supervises the fair.

A police team headed by Puttur ASP M N Anucheth rushed to the spot and arrested the alleged chain-snatchers identified as Althaf and Nazeer, residents of Valalu.

When a group of people belonging to a communal outfit came to know that the miscreants had Muslim names, they demanded the police to handover the miscreants to them. They also took temple authorities to task for 'being soft towards Muslims', it is learnt. Meanwhile a clash was erupted between two groups.

As the situation turned volatile, the police resorted to baton charge and dispersed the mob.

At this time a group of miscreants attacked the local shops owned by Muslims. They also pelted stones at shops and police personnel, who rushed to the spot.

Sources from Puttur police station said that at least two people were injured and four police vehicles were damaged during the stone pelting. Many shops were also damaged in the incident.

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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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