Brushing aside warnings, one drowns in turbulent sea

August 11, 2013

Mangalore, Aug 11: One of the four youth who had venture into the sea near Someshwar MUDA housing site, despite having been warned by the lifeguards of Panambur Beach Tourism Development Project, was drowned, on Sunday at 11.30 am.

It is said that a group of four young boys aged about 20 years was seen near Someshwar temple, making an attempt to get into the sea. However, on seeing them, the lifeguards instantly warned them and sent them away.

The same group then tried to venture into the sea from the other side of the temple complex. When the lifeguards saw them again, the group thought it was appropriate to leave the place.

The lifeguards went on with their duty while the group left the place. However, when the guards were on their rounds, they saw three boys from the same group crying for help, near MUDA housing site, after having lost one of their friends to the turbulent sea.

Though the guards asked the three boys to go to the police and lodge a complaint, they did not reach the police station.

CEO, Panambur beach tourism development project, Yathish Baikampady said that, “three boys who were with deceased are missing from the spot. They might have fled from spot and so far no information about drown is available. Soon body will be recovered." he said.

Ullal police are trying to recover the body with the help of divers here.

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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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