Two Kerala guards shot dead in Kuwait robbery attack

Kuwait City, Apr 27: Two Kerala security guards have been shot dead by masked robbers armed with AK-47 rifles before escaping with USD 46238.

Muhammad Rashid Jamalullaili Thangal and Sharangadharan were attacked by the assailants on Saturday as they were walking towards their security van after collecting money from a supermarket to be deposited at a bank.

The masked gunmen, reportedly three in number fired at them at close range and escaped with the chest containing USD 46238.

Sharangdharan was shot in the chest and died on the spot while Rashid was shot in the head and succumbed to his injuries at a hospital, Kuwait Times reported.

Both the victims hailed from Kerala and were working as security personnel with a leading private security company in Kuwait.

Their bodies have been sent for forensic examination.

Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Sunil Jain said the embassy is in touch with the Interior Ministry over the shocking incident.

“We will do all what is required in coordination with the Kuwaiti authorities,” he said.

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Heading to Karavali Utsava? Check traffic changes and parking rules in Mangaluru

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•   Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•   Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•   Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•   Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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