Udupi: Yuva Morcha demands 'retaliation' against Pak; burns effigy of Nawaz Sharif

August 9, 2013

Udupi, Aug 9: Demanding strong retaliation against Pakistan for alleged killing of five Indian soldiers along the LoC, the Udupi district unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha staged a dharna here on Thursday.

The protesters burnt the effigy of Pak Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in front of the Clock Tower to express their anger.

Addressing the protesters former MLA Raghupati Bhat accused the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government of cheating the Indians and Indian army through its double standard.

He said that the response of the Indian government to the killing of five Indian soldiers along the LoC by Pakistan was very weak and annoying.

He said that it is not an isolated case of ceasefire violation. A few months back two Indian soldiers were beheaded. The officers feel that Pakistani army is trying to dent the morale of the Indian soldiers by carrying out repeated attacks, therefore Indian government should give limited freedom to the army to take retaliatory action, he said.

The statements given by the Defence Minister A.K. Antony and the Indian Army on the issue were contradictory, he added.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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