Surathkal clash: 5 arrested; Hindutva activists gherao police station

February 3, 2016

Mangaluru, Feb 3: Five persons have been arrested in connection with a clash that broke out between two groups in Janata Colony at Katipalla here on Monday night.

The clash broke out following a heated exchange of words between neighbours after a goat from one family ate wheat that was left to dry in the house of the other on Friday. The dispute flared up on Monday after the family members were joined by a few more persons. There was an exchange of blows resulting in injury to nine persons. The injured were admitted to two different hospitals.

The Surathkal police have registered two cases and arrested five persons belonging to two different communities. The police have launched a search for a few more persons.

The Hindu Jagaran Vedike members on Tuesday night staged a demonstration in front of the Surathkal police station for invoking harsh sections of the Indian Penal Code against those belonging to a particular community. The vedike members said that they will continue with their protest in front of the police station on Wednesday too.

Also Read: Surathkal: Six injured in attack; Claims of victims lead to confusion

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Why dont the police encounter those goons.Learn something from gurath police when things gets head on heels just encounter .We have lost the smartcity project because such third class people.Its time superintendant of police give a nod for encounter.
#SaveIndiaSavemangalore.

It has become a practice for Satyajit's goonda gangs to protest whenever there was a arrest on his goons.
Needs strong treatment for satyajit one day.
Police should not surrender for his goondaism dramas infront of the Police station.
He is the main person who pours oil on every incident to make communal tensions.

KALWE BATTE SATYAJIT SURATKAL.....TO PUT PETROL ON FIRE

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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