Policeman suspended for suggesting HDK to step down as CM on Facebook

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June 19, 2018

Hubballi, Jun 19: A policeman was suspended on Tuesday for reportedly sharing a post on Facebook seeking the Chief Minister’s resignation over the farm loan issue.

Arun Dollin, a constable attached to Hubballi Town Police Station, had reportedly shared a post which read “18 dina aadru saala manna maadilla, Kumaraswamy avare raajiname yaavaaga” (Even after 18 days there is no loan waiver, Mr. Kumaraswamy, when will be your resignation).

Several took exception to the post and subsequently various news channels had telecast a story on the issue.

Police Commissioner M.N. Nagaraj said that following reports on the post, the constable had been suspended pending inquiry as such behaviour was unbecoming of a police officer.

Meanwhile those visiting Mr. Dollin’s Facebook account following the controversy found that there was no such post. Police sources said the constable had reportedly shared several posts that supported the BJP and against Congress and JD(S).

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‘Profit’ trap: Mangaluru trader duped of ₹33.1 lakh in online App scam

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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