Puttur: Elderly couple washed away in river; bodies recovered

Puttur, Jun 2: The bodies of an elderly couple, who drowned in Kumardhara River near Kadaba in Puttur taluk on Wednesday, were recovered yesterday following a joint operation by local divers and policemen.

Parameshwara Gowda (56) and his wife Bhavani (55) residents of Charvaka Kumbladi had come to Perabe village near Kadaba to attend a wedding on Wednesday.

While returning, instead of taking road, the couple tried to cross river which was swollen due to heavy rains and were washed away. The incident occurred around 3.30pm. Local who stay close to river, informed the police.

Police and expert divers from Mangaluru who started a search operation fished out bodies of couple on Thursday morning, around 200 metres from the spot. A case has been registered at Kadaba police station.

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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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