250 Muslim League activists set to join CPI(M) along with Abdulla Kunhi

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July 4, 2017

Kasaragod, Jul 4: In a major blow to Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) in the coastal district, a senior party leader, along with 250-odd supporters, has decided to join hands with the Communist Party of India (Marxist), terming the Left party a better ‘secular face’ in the emerging national political scenario.

Former IUML district general secretary K.K. Abdulla Kunhi and former party’s Manjeswaram Assembly constituency councillor M.A. Umbu Munnur, along with their supporters, will join the CPI(M) in the presence of State secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan at Kumbla on Wednesday.

Addressing a press conference here on Monday, Mr. Kunhi said the IUML in recent times was found to have sidelined leaders of tall stature in its bid to put in place moneyed, influential and young blood, leading to internal bickering and revolt within the party.

The IUML had come under the clout of the sand mafia and other vested business groups, he said.

However, IUML district president Cherkalam Abdulla said that the development would in no way affect his party. “Mr. Abdulla Kunhi is not a straightforward person and his leaving the party would have little impact on the party base in the district.”

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Think Before You Post! Mangaluru Police Crack Down on Provocative Instagram Accounts

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December 5,2025

Mangaluru: In a significant step to curb online hate and intimidation, Mangaluru City Police have registered a suo motu case against multiple Instagram accounts accused of circulating alleged provocative and threatening content.

While monitoring social media activity on Tuesday, Kankanady Town PSI Anitha Nikkam identified the Instagram handle ‘team_targetttt_900’ for posting a hate message alongside images of lethal weapons. Another account, ‘team_nagara_900’, allegedly shared a threatening post targeting activist Bharath Kumdelu, tagging additional pages such as KARAVALI-OFFICIAL.

Several other accounts — including ‘immu_bhai.fan’, ‘target_boy_900’, ‘kings_of_manglore’, ‘team_target_boys.900’, ‘arshad_mangalore’, ‘target_ka19_ullal’, ‘team_target__’, ‘troll_tigersz_900’, ‘tr_group_900’, and ‘team_target_900’ — are also under scrutiny for spreading similar inflammatory material, police said.

Authorities have urged citizens, especially young social media users, to report suspicious pages and avoid engaging with groups that glorify violence or threaten individuals. Online hate can quickly escalate into real-world harm, and police stress that sharing or promoting such content can attract legal consequences.

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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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December 20,2025

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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