Operation Lotus: Cong, JDS likely to herd MLAs to resorts once again

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May 17, 2019

Bengaluru, May 17: As threat looming at large about Opposition BJP launching its Operation Lotus to woo the ruling party legislators, the coalition government partners in Karnataka are moving their MLAs to resorts to ensure that they will not fall prey and to maintain unity.

According to party sources, both the Congress and the JD(S) leaders have decided to shift their MLAs to safe heavens (Resorts) and thwart any attempt by BJP to lure them and attempt to topple the one-year-old coalition government.

Opposition leader in the Legislative Assebly, B S Yeddiyurappa has already predicted that if the Saffron party wins the bypolls to two Assembly seats it will return to power.

Besides, many BJP leaders have claimed that after the announcement of Lok Sabha poll results on May 23, the coalition government in Karnataka will collapse and the BJP will form the government again.

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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

• Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

• Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

• Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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