PFI office-bearers held for Shivamogga violence, but no ban on outfit: K J George

February 28, 2015

Shivamogga/Bengaluru, Feb 28: Police have arrested the organisers of the Popular Front of India (PFI) convention and unity march in connection with the communal clash that resulted in the death of a man here on February 19.

M Nanjundaswamy, IGP, Eastern Range, said four office-bearers of the PFI’s district unit had been arrested and remanded in judicial custody. They are Shahid Khan, 32, president, Mohammed Jilan Khan, 26, general secretary, Naseer Ahmed, 43, secretary, and Syed Mohammed, a member.

He claimed the four men had played a vital role in organising the PFI event. Cases of attempt to murder, unlawful assembly and rioting were registered against them. The number of arrests in the case has reached 186. More arrests are likely, he added.

Nanjundaswamy said the organisers had obtained permission from the authorities concerned, but since the event snowballed into a communal clash, they had been arrested. If need be, the PFI’s national office-bearers may be arrested soon.

In Bengaluru, Home Minister K J?George said banning the PFI was not the solution as that would lead to a demand for banning other such organisations. The government had suggested the Centre amend the existing laws to pave way for more stringent punishment to perpetrators of communal crimes. High conviction rate would deter people from taking to crimes, he said.

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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