Like BSY, DVS goes on temple visiting spree on birthday

Bangalore, March 19: Chief Minister D?V?Sadananda Gowda celebrated his first birthday as chief minister by going on a temple visiting spree on Sunday amidst political turmoil in the ruling BJP?over the leadership issue.

Gowda started his day early along with his wife Datty by visiting Siddaganga Mutt in Tumkur and sought the blessings of seer Shivakumar. He later visited Adichunchanagiri mutt and sought the blessings of seer Balagangadharanath.

He also visited Srigeri Mutt and Doddaganapathi temple in Bangalore, even as his predecessor B?S?Yeddyurappa was busy working out his “oust Gowda” plan. Gowda turned 59 on Sunday. He also received greetings from his well-wishers at his official residence “Anugraha”.

He later shared a cake with children from Ideal?School for the Blind. The garlands and bouquets received by the chief minister were auctioned and the proceeds (Rs one lakh) were donated to the school.

Speaking to reporters, Gowda said he had faced political challenges as the State party president, a position which he occupied for four and half years.

“Whatever challenges are before me now, I will face them confidently”, he said.

The chief minister said he would present the budget on March 21 and expressed confidence that he would fulfil the expectations of the people.

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Mangaluru: Youth arrested for misleading Instagram post targeting police

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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