Facebook post creates ruckus; two nabbed

July 26, 2013

Mangalore, Jul 26: Facebook can be fun but not for this youth who was thrashed by a group of youth for his post on the social networking site, at Kambalapadau near Konaje on the outskirts of the city. Jurisdictional Konaje police have nabbed two in this regard.

The arrested have been identified as Ashraf from Darkas-Mudipu and Prasad from Mudipu. It is said that two months ago, Ashraf and Prasad had posted comments about religion and religious organizations, which led to a street fight on Thursday.

Ashraf and Prasad had been acquiantances and had been constantly in touch with each other over Facebook. However, two months ago, Ashraf had posted derogatory comment against a Hindu outfit, which was disliked by Prasad. In retaliation to this, Prasad too posted a provocative comment. Ashraf, showed the comment to his friends and on Thursday a group took Prasad's comment against a Muslim organization seriously and headed to the place where Prasad was employed, at Kambalapadau with an intention to attack him.

The police who rushed the spot immediately nabbed both Prasad and Ashraf. Meanwhile, over 300 people gathered outside Konaje police station and demanded action against those responsible for the attack.

The incident created tense atmosphere in and around Mudipu areas and shops remained close as the traders anticipated trouble.

Both the youth hail from Kasargod district. While Ashraf is from Uppala, Prasad hails from Kumbla and the two have been living at Kurnadu near Mudipu since last 5 years. The two had even been neighbours in the past. The incident fuelled tension in Kumbla area as well. Security has been beefed up in Mudipu area.

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Heading to Karavali Utsava? Check traffic changes and parking rules in Mangaluru

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•   Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•   Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•   Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•   Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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