BWF announces second phase of 'Shauchalaya' project for poor families in DK, Udupi

July 9, 2013

Mangalore, Jul 9: Abu Dhabi based 'Bearys Welfare Forum' has announced the second phase of 'Shouchalaya Project', a pilot project of construction of toilets for the poor and needy families in the society in coastal districts of Karnataka.

The BWF has already constructed toilets for 33 houses the first phase. In the second phase the forum has planned to construct another 50 toilets in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.

An application has been invited from the needy families and the construction work is expected to commence soon, said Mohamed Ali Uchil, President, Bearys Welfare Forum, Abu Dhabi.

Delegation

Meanwhile, a delegation of community leaders comprising of Mohamed Ali Uchil and Khader Talapady, met Mangalore City North MLA B A Moideen Bava.

The delegation urged the MLA to pressurize state government to simplify the process of obtaining seats in professional colleges for Non-resident Indians of south Indian state.

Mr. Bava expressed sympathy about the problems faced by NRIs from coastal Karnataka, mainly those who are residing at Gulf countries and promised the delegation to take up the issue with authorities concerned.

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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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