Manipal gang-rape: Police file charge sheet against five accused

August 22, 2013

Udupi, Aug 23: Police on Thursday filed a chargesheet against the five accused in the Manipal gang rape case in Karnataka.

There are 92 witnesses in the case.

Accused Yogesh, Hariprasad and Anand were arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a medical student of Manipal University while Balachandra and Harindra are charged with tampering evidence.

The court on August 12 had extended the judicial custody of the five accused till August 26. Police received a report from the forensic sciences lab which was essential for the chargesheet last week. The court will verify all documents in the case.

Superintendent of police M B Boralingaiah said the three prime accused have been charged for rape while the two accused of tampering with evidence. The case has a strong footing, he added, as the forensic lab report was in favour of the prosecution.

Yogesh was hospitalized after attempting suicide and was formally arrested on July 11. Hariprasad was arrested on June 27. Anand attempted suicide as well and was arrested on June 30. Balachandra and Harindra were arrested on July 2.

The victim was discharged from hospital on July 4. The student was allegedly abducted and gang-raped on the night of June 20.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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