Steps will be taken to control epidemic diseases: Khader

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May 25, 2013

Mangalore, May 25: With increased number of epidemic cases being reported in the State, the Health Minister U T Khader has said that he has directed the health officials to take steps to control the epidemic on war footing basis.

“Plans will be chalked out after holding district-level officials' meet so as to see to it that the situation does not go out of control,” he said.

Addressing a news conference in Mangalore on Saturday Mr Khader said that there is a need to spread awareness among people about epidemic diseases.

However warning the district medical officer of being responsible for any lapses or failure of his sub-ordinates in acting up to the situation, he said that the DMO will have to be constantly in touch with the private hospitals and get inputs with regard to number of epidemic cases admitted in their hospital.

He further said that he is going to have a discussion with the Chief Minister and see to it that the expenses of treatment for epidemic diseases even in private hospitals could be borne by the Government.

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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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