SDPI is a communal outfit, says Muslim leader of Congress

November 24, 2015

Mangaluru, Nov 24: Ibrahim Kodichal, a prominent Muslim leader in Dakshina Kannada, who is also the ad-hoc president of the District Congress committee, has called Social Democratic Party of India a communal outfit.

“SDPI is a communal outfit. It is a political party grown out of a communal organisation,” said Mr Kodichal said at a press meet in the city.

He said that SDPI and saffron organisations indulged in accusations and counter-accusations against each other, disrupting the peace and harmony in the district.

He said that intolerance was a concern for the country, which the Congress party condemned. It is essential to establish a peaceful environment if projects like Smart City project should be implemented in the district.

All political and social leaders should realise this and stop making inflammatory speeches to provoke sentiments and should proclaim messages of communal harmony instead, he urged.

In anticipation of the upcoming Legislative Council, Zilla panchayat and taluk panchayat elections, the selection of candidates contesting from Congress has begun. The candidates for Legislative Council elections will be selected by the party high command, while the candidates for zilla panchayat and taluk panchayat elections will be selected by the District Congress Committee, he said, adding that meetings were held by various units of the party in this regard.

District Congress vice president KB Balaraj Rai, former Mayor Shashidhar Hegde, district Congress women's unit president Mamata Gatty, Padmanabha Naringana, Mithun Rai and others were present in the press conference.

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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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Mangaluru: Youth arrested for misleading Instagram post targeting police

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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