DYFI, SFI to protest against proposed bus fare hike

August 20, 2013

Mangalore, Aug 20: Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and SFI has condemned the proposed hike in bus fares and the two organization will stage a stir on August 21, outside Deputy Commissioner's office at 5 pm.

The organization, which have said that bus owners' association has declared the hike without seeking approval of the district administration have sought the district administration to see to it that the association's decision is withdrawn.

DYFI President Muneer Katipalla in a release has said that the bus owners' association is stating that the court has approved the demand for hiking the bus fare. However, it is evident that the association has completely sidelined the district administration and the owners themselves have gone ahead with the decision.

“Increasing the bus fare without seeking permission from the government is not permitted in any part of the country. The association is misquoting the Court and is violating the rules. This shows the dictatorial attitude of the association,” he said.

He lamented that the DC too has not taken the statement of the association seriously.

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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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