Those who oppose gutka ban must visit cancer hospitals: U T Khader

June 3, 2013

Mangalore, Jun 3 : Despite strong opposition from vested interests and opposition leaders gutka ban will be strictly enforced in Karnataka, reiterated U T Khader, state Minister for Health and Family Welfare.

“We have decided to ban the gutka. We are not ready to bow to any pressure in this regard,” Mr Khader said speaking to media persons here on the sidelines of a private function.

“Those who oppose gutka ban in State, must visit cancer hospitals to realize its importance,” he added.

The minister pointed out that gutka consumption is one of the main reasons for cancer.

“We spend crores of rupees to find out appropriate medicine for cancer. Instead, it could be prevented by banning gutka completely,” he said.

The government would ban many harmful things that are injurious to health, Mr Khader said.

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‘Profit’ trap: Mangaluru trader duped of ₹33.1 lakh in online App scam

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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