Youth preparing to leave for Gulf, father killed by pilgrims' bus

January 9, 2015

Mangaluru, Jan 9: A 22-year-old man and his father were killed when the scooter in which they were travelling was hit by a mini-bus at Gwalimukha town on the Karnataka-Kerala border on Thursday.

The accident occurred around 7 a.m. The victims have been identified as Siddiq, 22, and his father Abdul Rahiman,50. The victims were residents of Adukkam Kadama falling under the Adoor police station limits in Kasaragod district.

The duo were knocked down by a mini-bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims from Karnataka killing the youth on the spot, sources said.

The bodies were brought to the General Hospital here for a post mortem examination.

Siddiq was making last-minute arrangements to leave for a Gulf nation to seek employment.

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Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

• Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

• Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

• Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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