Want to host amity iftar this Ramadan too; they’re not showing much interest: Pejawar seer

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June 2, 2018

Udupi, Jun 2: Pejawar Mutt seer Vishwesha Tirtha Swami, who had faced the wrath of Hindutva extremists last year by hosting an iftar meet at on the premises of Krishna temple, has reiterated that he wanted to promote harmony among various communities of the society.

Replying to a question by media persons at a press meet yesterday the seer said: “We were planning to organise an Iftar for members of the Muslim community ahead of Id-ul-Fitr, but I have not taken a final decision on it yet”.

He said that he was holding talks with Muslim leaders on this. But they were not showing much interest because of the row last time. If they agree and a decision is taken, it would be held at the Govinda Kalyana Mantap Hall near Bhujanga Park here, he said.

The seer however clarified that he was not trying to appease anybody, but he wanted harmony between Hindus, Muslims, Dalits and all other communities.

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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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