Mangaluru: Businessman killed, another injured as car plunges into gorge

May 5, 2017

Mangaluru, May 5: A young businessman lost his life and another suffered severe injuries when the car in which they were travelling plunged off the road and landed in a gorge at Boliyaru Padil on the outskirts of the city on Friday.

The victim has been identified as Muhammad Yusuf (38), son of Aboobakar, a resident of Kadambar near Manjeshwar. He was running a business in Manjeshwar.

Co-passenger Khaleel, who suffered critical injuries in the mishap, is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Mangaluru.

The tragedy took place in the wee hours when the duo was returning to Manjeshwar after attending a wedding in Sakleshpur.

It is learnt that the car veered off the road when the driver lost control over his vehicle while negotiating a curve. After entering a gorge the car rammed into a tree.

Yusuf, who died on the spot, is survived by his wife and three children. A case has been registered at jurisdictional Konaje police station and investigations are on.

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Mangaluru: Youth arrested for misleading Instagram post targeting police

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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