Karnataka 'Yuvajanotsava 2012' begins

September 28, 2012

Mangalore, September 28: Hundreds of young leaders belonging to Christian community from all over the state converged at Belthangady, near here, on Friday for a three-day youth convention 2012, with an aim to become achievers of tomorrow.

The convention, named as Karnataka Yuvajanotsava 2012 is being organized by the Youth Commission of Karnataka Regional Catholic Bishops' Council and locally hosted by the Indian Catholic Youth Movement of the Diocese of Belthangady.

Speaking after inaugurating the convention on the premises of Holy Redeemer Church, here, Dr Henry D'Souza, Bishop of Bellary called upon the youth to cultivate the qualities of leadership and become torch bearers of change in society.

Rev Lawrence Mukkazhy hoisted the national flag. Fr Faustine Lobo, national director of Pontifical Mission Societies, delivered the keynote address.

Fr Franklin Dsouza, national secretary of CBCI youth office and Rev Geevarghese Mar Divannasios, bishop of Puttur were present on the occasion.

According to organisers, over 1,500 youth leaders from all over the state are participating in the two-day leadership programme which will end with a peace rally of over 5,000 youth on the third and last day, that is September 30. The convention theme is 'Transformed by Faith - transforming the world-networking-human dignity-employability-caring for the Earth.'

During the convention, five young achievers will be awarded Karnataka Yuva Catholic Ratna Awards. The awardees are Roshan Ferrao from Mangalore, Sabita Monis from Moodbidri, Cajetan Dias and Jose Jacob from Bangalore, and DB Tech, a training programme for rural unemployed youth.

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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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