Cop on duty attacked in broad daylight in Mangaluru

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December 17, 2020

Mangaluru, Dec 17: A head constable was attacked with a sword by an assailant in broad daylight here on Wednesday, police said.

Ganesh Kamath, who was on duty near New Chithra junction, received injuries on his hand and was immediately taken to hospital. He is stated to be out of danger.

He is a head constable attached to Mangaluru North Police Station.

The assailant came on a bike and fled the spot soon after the attack the reason behind which was not known, police said.

A case had been registered and a search was on for the assailant, they added.

The police have launched a search for the miscreants.

The police have already identified the bike rider and pillion rider who were part of the attack, said City Police Commissioner Vikash Kumar Vikash.

The Commissioner said that a special team has been formed to trace the culprits.

Mangaluru East Police have registered a case under IPC Section 332, 353, 307, and 34.

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Udupi school girl Shagun Verma Hegde to lead India U-15 volleyball team in China

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December 2,2025

Udupi, Dec 2: A wave of regional pride is sweeping through Udupi district as Shagun S Verma Hegde, a talented Class 9 student from Christ King English Medium High School, Karkala, has been named the captain of the Indian National Team for the Under-15 Girls’ Volleyball Championship.

Shagun holds the unique distinction of being the sole player from Karnataka selected to represent the country in the prestigious international tournament. The championship, organized by the School Games Federation, is scheduled to take place in Shangluo, China, from December 3 to 13, where Shagun will lead the national squad.

A Remarkable Journey to the Top

Shagun’s selection is a testament to her dedication and exceptional skill on the court. Her journey included several rigorous rounds of selection:

• She was the only player from Udupi district to qualify for the state-level selection camp.

• Out of eight players from Karnataka who advanced to the national selection camp in Pune, Maharashtra, Shagun was the only one to secure a place in the final national squad.

• The national camp saw participation from approximately 200 players, which was shortlisted to 23. Shagun not only made the final cut but was also ranked as the second-best player overall, solidifying her leadership role.

Shagun, who is the daughter of Sandesh Verma and Shruthiraj of Kallotte, Karkala, has trained under experienced coaches Santosh D’Souza, Jeevan D’Silva, Jairaj Poojary, and Ramesh. Her selection as the team captain has brought profound honour to her family, school, the Udupi district, and the entire state of Karnataka.

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