Gaziabad violence: Muslim men flee city

Masuri (Ghaziabad), September 17: Two days after riots broke out in Masuri village, most of the Muslim males whose families live in the area have fled, fearing a backlash. Only women, children and the elderly remain.

There is a rumour doing the rounds that the police has finalized a list of some 400 locals who will be picked up for Friday's incident. The police has repeatedly announced that they have no such intention and appealed to people not to panic. But few are convinced.

"Prominent members of the community have confirmed the news. Who do we believe, them or you?" an elderly resident, Abdul Hameed, asked cops in the presence of this reporter.

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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

• Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

• Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

• Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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