Tiger of Mysore remembered on 216th martyrdom anniversary

Mysore, May 5: The 216th martyrdom anniversary of Tipu Sultan, the greatest freedom fighter of India, was observed in Mysore and Srirangapatna on Sunday.

Addressing a programme at the Mysore city Congress office MLA Vasu lamented that history is now being twisted to damage the image of Tipu. “Such modification of historical facts, with an intention to send a wrong message to the public, is wrong,” he said. He added that such incidents widen the gulf between communities.

Recalling Tipu's relationship with various Hindu temples in the region, he said, such gestures show that Tipu was tolerant to all religions and tried to ensure harmonious relations among them.

MLA M K Somashekar recalled the contributions of the Tiger of Mysore during the freedom struggle. “Tipu sacrificed his life fighting against the British. His dedication and sacrifice should be an inspiration to the youth,” he said.

Tipu was among the first to take up arms against the British. He even sacrificed his two children for the cause of the country, he said.

A separate memorial service for Tipu Sultan was held at Ganjam, near Srirangapatna, Mandya district on the same day.

Several religious ceremonies were held at the venue, in the presence of MLA and Tipu Wakf Estate president Tanveer Sait. A service was also held at the place where the body of Tipu was found.

According to historians, Tipu was the only king in the history of world who died on the battlefield fighting the enemies of the country.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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