Saffron outfits burn Made in China products in Mangaluru

coastaldigest.com news network
September 1, 2017

Mangaluru, Sept 1: Members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal burnt Chinese products as part of a nation-wide campaign to boycott products made in China on Friday.

The saffronists staged protest by burning various products including toys, mobile phones, gym equipment, electronic games and other items to mark their protest against China's aggression. Hindu organisations also burnt the effigy of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

VHP leader M B Puranik said a campaign to boycott Chinese products has been launched in the wake China joining hands with Pakistan to attack India.

"China, which is known for adopting anti-Indian stand, has been making India a market for their low quality products. We should not buy products made in China and at the same time promote Indian products. Though China is developing fast, they are heavily dependent on India. We should burn products made in China and take oath that we will discourage people from buying it. Our decision will have serious impact on Chinese economy," he added.

Bajrang Dal leader Sharan Pumpwell, who burnt a Chinese made smart phone that he was using, called upon people to boycott crackers made in China too. "We buy crackers made in China for all festivals. If we continue to do so, the cracker industry in Sivakasi will be affected. Hence, we need to boycott crackers made in China. We should not use any products that are manufactured in China," he added.

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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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