Bajrang Dal activist murder: 4 accused surrender before Moodbidri court

June 8, 2017

Mangaluru, Jun 8: Four of the seven absconding accused in Bajrang Dal activist Prashant Poojary murder case have surrendered to a local court in Moodbidri in Dakshina Kannada district.

The surrendered accused are: Akbar (30) from Valachil, Siraj (28) from Ullal, Anwar and Tajuddin from Bajpe. They appeared before the Moodbidri court together on Wednesday. The court remanded the four in judicial custody for 14 days.

Poojary, a 29 year old flower seller and member of Bajrang Dal, was hacked to death by three pillion riders who came in three motorbikes on 9 October 2015 at about 7.00 am in Moodbidri town. According to sources, Poojary's involvement in immoral policing and attacks on cattle traders led to his murder.

Police had booked 17 persons in connection with the murder and arrested 10 among them within a few of weeks. One suspect Mohammad Imtiaz Gantalkatte was arrested from Mumbai airport as he was attempting to flee India for Dubai.

Most of the suspects arrested in the past have been released on bail. One of the accused, Mustafa Kavoor, was murdered in Mysuru jail by inmates. Nawaz Mangaluru, Irshad Bajpe and Mustaf Bajpe are still absconding.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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