Youth attacked with lethal weapons by trouble-mongers

January 21, 2014

Mangalore, Jan 20: In an apparent act of retaliation, a youth was grievously attacked by a group of unidentified people in broad daylight in an attempt to murder incident that took place at Sanna Nagara at Honnakatte Junction near Kulai on the outskirts of the city on Monday.

The victim has been identified as 28-year-old Kalandar Shakeel, son of Jakriyabba, a resident of Kulai.

The victim, who collapsed was fortunately saved and rushed to Unity Health Complex, where he is being treated. He was on his way home for lunch.

The accused had wicket, iron rod and sticks and one of the accused was wearing a schoolbag, according to some eyewitnesses.

Describing the sequence of events to the reporters, Shakeel said that when he was on his way to home for lunch a gang followed him in a car and bike. They blocked his way and attacked him brandishing iron rod when he was about to reach his home. However, he stopped it with his left hand which was badly hurt.

The CC camera which was installed at Honnakatte Junction has captured the footage of miscreants leaving the spot. However, the footage is not clear, said police sources.

The accused are yet to be arrested.

Retaliation

Shakeel said that he and his employer Jamaluddin at 'Thavakkal Enterprises' in Honnakatte were attacked during a protest rally organised by Hindu organisation condemning the murder of Shivaraj in 2012. Subsequently, an FIR was registered against the accused. He said that there was much pressure on him to withdraw the complaint.

Shakeel had deposed before the court in related to the incident in November 2013.

Mangalore City Police Commissioner R Hithendra said that he would take stringent action against those who responsible for communal tension in Surathkal vicinity.

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Mangaluru’s ₹1,200 crore fix: Massive sewage overhaul to end city’s drainage woes

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

• Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

• STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

• Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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