Treatment drama ends: HJV leader, who stabbed Kalladka youth, finally arrested

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July 28, 2017

Bantwal, Jul 28: Ratnakar Shetty, a local leader of Hindu Jagarana Vedike activist, who had allegedly stabbed a Muslim youth in Kalladka during Ramadan, was finally arrested by the Bantwal Town police on Thursday arrested in Puttur.

Shetty, who reportedly suffered minor injuries to his wrist while attacking one Ibrahim Khaleel in Kalladka on June 13, had preferred to get treatment at Adarsh Hospital of Puttur instead going to a local hospital. Khaleel, who had suffered severe injuries, has already been arrested based on a counter complaint lodged by Shetty. Both the complaints were registered by Bantwal Town Police under Section 307 of Indian Penal Code.

The fight between two had triggered communal tension that was followed by two murders in Bantwal. This led to a prolonged imposition of prohibitory orders under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code.

Superintendent of Police C.H. Sudheer Kumar Reddy said that while Ibrahim Khaleel was arrested a few days after the incident, Ratnakar Shetty could not be arrested as he was undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Puttur.

Mr. Reddy said that on a request from the police, Deputy Commissioner K.G. Jagadeesha constituted a medical board a few days ago to look into the health condition of Ratnakar Shetty. Before the medical board could visit the hospital, Ratnakar Shetty was discharged.

A team of Bantwal Town Police went to the hospital and arrested Ratnakar Shetty on Thursday evening. He was produced before the local magistrate, Mr. Reddy said.

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The £25,000 Trap: Mangaluru Man Duped of ₹13.4 Lakh in 'London Friend' Facebook Scam

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November 26,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 26: Mangaluru East police have registered a case following a sophisticated online fraud where a 57-year-old local resident was allegedly cheated out of ₹13.4 lakh after being targeted on Facebook.

The scam began in February when the complainant, while browsing Facebook reels, was contacted by a woman identifying herself as "Lillian Mary George" from London. After establishing a chat relationship, the woman claimed she would visit India in November and bring a significant sum of money.

The trap was sprung on November 15, when the victim received a call from a woman named "Sonali Gupta," who claimed Lillian had arrived at Mumbai International Airport but was detained by customs. The fraudsters convinced the man that Lillian was carrying £25,000 (about ₹26 lakh) in traveller’s cheques and 1 kg of gold (valued at around ₹30 lakh).

Under the pretense of clearing these items, the victim was asked to make numerous online transfers between November 15 and 18 for various bogus charges, including:

•   "Pounds exchange registration"
•   "Customs declaration issues"
•   "Discount charges"
•   "Money-laundering charges"

Believing the fictitious story, the complainant transferred the cumulative sum of ₹13.4 lakh to various bank accounts provided by the fraudsters. He realised he was cheated when the culprits later promised a refund within two days but stopped answering his calls. The Mangaluru East police are now investigating the case, which highlights the continuing threat of transnational cyber fraud using social engineering and promises of fictitious wealth.

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