Two arrested for spreading fake church attack messages after BJP win in DK

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May 31, 2018

Mangaluru, May 31: The police have arrested two persons on charge of spreading a fake WhatsApp message claiming that BJP activists once again attacked churches in Mangaluru after seven of the eight assembly seats in Dakshina Kannada were won by the saffron party candidates in recent polls.

The arrested have been identified as Sunil Vegas (34) and Sachit P.P. (23), both hailing from Chikkamagaluru. They have been booked under Section 153 (a) and 507 of the Indian Penal Code.

After the fake message and misleading photos and old videos went viral on social media, the city police had suo motu registered a case and warned of legal action against those forward such provocative messages.

The video of police action at a church in the city in 2009 was also among the messages that were circulated as ones occurring on May 15, the day Assembly election results were declared.

Vipul Kumar, Mangaluru City Police Commissioner, had asked Assistant Commissioner of Police (Central) to investigate the case. The police on Wednesday managed to arrest the two suspects from Chikkamagaluru.

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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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