Vipul Kumar praises Mangalureans as Suresh takes charge as city police chief again

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June 18, 2018

Mangaluru, Jun 18: T R Suresh, who was transferred to Bengaluru to months ago, today returned to take charge as the Mangaluru Police Commissioner once again.

It was on June 12, 2017 that Mr. Suresh took charge as the Police Commissioner replacing M Chandra Sekhar.

Following directions by the Election Commission, the State Government transferred Mr. Suresh to the Fire and Emergency Services Department in Bengaluru and posted in his place Vipul Kumar, who was the Director of Karnataka Police Academy (KPA).

A few days ago, the government transferred Mr. Suresh to Mangaluru while sending Mr. Kumar back as the Director of KPA.

Mr. Suresh, an MBA graduate from University of Mysore, was inducted into IPS in 2003 after serving in various positions in the police since 1991.

Outgoing top cop Vipul Kumar told media persons that during his two month stint, he realized that Mangalureans are peace lovers.

“Only a handful of anti-social elements are trying to harm the image of Mangaluru. The police is capable of controlling such miscreants,” he said.

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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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