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Category: Mangalore

  • Mangaluru: 55-Year-Old Fugitive Arrested in Puttur Rural Fraud Case After Decades on the Run

    Mangaluru, September 20, 2025 – Puttur Rural Police Station has achieved a rare breakthrough by arresting a 78-year-old man who had evaded capture for 55 years in a 1970 fraud case, marking one of the oldest pending cases in Dakshina Kannada district.

    The accused, Chandran from Malappuram district, Kerala, was wanted under Crime No. 32/1970 for fraud, with an LPC warrant (No. 2/1972) issued against him for failing to appear in court. He had gone into hiding since then.

    Following persistent search operations, police traced Chandran to Pullikal in Calicut, Kerala, and took him into custody. He was produced before the Puttur court.

    Police hailed the arrest as an “uncommon feat,” crediting technical assistance and detailed case records for the success. Senior officials commended the team for cracking such an aged case.

  • Lorry Carrying Wooden Logs Overturns on NH-66 Near Ekkur, Mangaluru; Traffic Disrupted

    Mangaluru, September 12, 2025: A lorry laden with wooden logs overturned on National Highway 66 near Ekkur, en route to Talapady, causing significant traffic disruption on this busy stretch. The accident occurred around 2:30 PM on Thursday, September 11, 2025, when the driver lost control of the vehicle, leading to the lorry toppling onto the road.

    Fortunately, the driver escaped with minor injuries and was promptly attended to by passersby. No other casualties were reported. The mishap was attributed to overspeeding and reckless driving, as per initial police investigations. The scattered logs blocked both lanes, resulting in a traffic jam that lasted for over an hour until a crane cleared the obstruction.

  • Mangaluru: Scooter Rider Killed in Pothole-Related Accident Near Kuloor

    Mangaluru, September 9, 2025: A tragic accident occurred near Kuloor Royal Oak in Mangaluru when a scooter rider, identified as Madhavi, an employee at A.J. Hospital, lost her life after her vehicle hit a pothole on the highway, causing her to be thrown onto the road. A fish lorry following closely behind ran over her, resulting in her death at the scene.

    Madhavi was riding her scooter from Kuloor towards A.J. Hospital for work when the vehicle hit a pothole, causing it to skid and topple. The impact threw her onto the road, where the lorry ran over her abdomen, leading to fatal injuries. Her body was subsequently sent to A.J. Hospital for post-mortem examination.

    Officers from the Mangaluru North Traffic Police visited the accident site for inspection and have seized both the fish lorry and the scooter involved in the incident. A case has been registered at the Mangaluru North Traffic Police Station, and further investigations are underway to ascertain additional details.

    The incident has once again highlighted the dangers posed by potholes on Mangaluru’s highways, raising concerns about road safety in the region.

  • Mangaluru Airport Bomb Threat: Tamil Nadu Man Sasikumar Arrested in Vellore

    Mangaluru, September 7, 2025: The Bajpe Police have arrested Sasikumar (38), a resident of Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, for making a threatening call to Mangaluru International Airport on August 29, 2025. The arrest was confirmed by Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy in a press statement.

    On the night of August 29, an anonymous caller contacted the airport’s terminal manager, threatening to “destroy the terminal building” if it was not evacuated immediately. Following the complaint lodged by the terminal manager, a case was registered at Bajpe Police Station under Sections 351(2) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 3(1)(d) of the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Civil Aviation Act, 1982.

    During the investigation, the police traced the suspect to Vellore and took Sasikumar into custody. Upon interrogation, he confessed to collecting contact numbers of airports across India via social media and making hoax threat calls, including the one to Mangaluru International Airport. Sasikumar was presented before a court, which remanded him to judicial custody.

  • Sameer Is Not a Representative of the Muslim Community: Mohammed Kunhi

    Mangalore, September 2, 2025: Mohammed Kunhi, the state secretary of The Karnataka chapter of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, a prominent socio-religious organization, has made the statement in response to recent controversies surrounding Sameer’s AI-generated videos, which have sparked widespread discussion on social media.

    Speaking to the media, Mohammed Kunhi emphasized that Sameer’s identity was largely unknown to the Muslim community prior to the controversy. “Sameer is definitely not a representative of the Muslim community,” he clarified. “With approximately 1.5 crore Muslims in Karnataka, how many even know who Sameer is? As part of a major organization, we were not aware of him either.”

    Kunhi further noted that Sameer is only recognized as a YouTuber, and if his videos are found to be misleading or inappropriate, he will face legal consequences. “Spreading misinformation about any religious sphere is unacceptable. This is against our fundamental beliefs,” he stated, underscoring the organization’s stance against propaganda targeting religious institutions.

    The clarification comes in the context of the Dharmasthala case, where Sameer is currently under investigation at the Belthangady Police Station for sharing AI-generated videos on social media.

  • Bajpe Police Detained Four in Gold Theft Case at Mangaluru International Airport

    Mangaluru, September 1, 2025: Four airport staff working in baggage loading and unloading have been taken into custody by Bajpe police in connection with the theft of gold ornaments from a passenger’s trolley bag at Mangaluru International Airport.

    According to reports, the victim, Rajeshwari Padmashali, wife of CRPF jawan Harikesh, had traveled on an Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Mangaluru on Saturday morning to attend a relative’s wedding. She landed at Mangaluru International Airport at 9:30 am.

    After collecting her baggage, she noticed the lock of her trolley bag had been tampered with. Upon checking, she found that a gold necklace weighing 56 grams, worth approximately ₹4.5 lakh, was missing.

    Rajeshwari immediately lodged a complaint with Bajpe police, who registered a case and launched an investigation. Police sources said four individuals working in luggage handling at the airport were detained for questioning, and two of them have been formally arrested.

    Preliminary investigations suggest that similar thefts of gold ornaments, mobile phones, and other valuables from passenger baggage had taken place earlier, leading to growing complaints from travelers. Police are continuing their probe into the incident.

  • Bajpe: Seven Arrested in Minor Student’s Rape and Video Circulation Case

    Bajpe, September 1, 2025 – Bajpe police have arrested seven individuals—identified as Karthik, Rakesh Saldan, Jeevan, Sandeep, Rakshit, Shravan, and Suresh—in a case involving the rape of a minor college student and the subsequent circulation of a video of the assault on social media. The incident occurred near Adyar Falls after the victim, a student from a college in Kinnikambala near Gurupura Kaikamba, was lured by Karthik, whom she met on Instagram two months prior.

    According to the complaint filed by the victim on August 16, 2025, her Instagram acquaintance with Karthik developed into a relationship. On the last Saturday of June 2025, Karthik took her to a hotel in Valachil for lunch and later to a forested area near Adyar Falls, where he raped her. Rakesh Saldan, Karthik’s friend, also assaulted her, while Karthik recorded the act and shared the video with his friends. The police have registered a case under the POCSO Act, arrested the accused, and are questioning a minor involved in the case. All accused, except the minor, have been produced in court.

  • Talapady: KSRTC Bus Driver Arrested in Fatal Accident Case, Six Dead

    Mangaluru, August 31, 2025 – Manjeshwar police arrested Nijalingappa Chalavadi (47), a KSRTC bus driver from Ambedkar Nagar, Bagalkot, in connection with a fatal accident on August 28, 2025, at Talapady Toll Gate on National Highway 66. The KSRTC bus collided with an autorickshaw, killing six people, including the rickshaw driver Haider and five members of a family: Khadeeja (60), Nafeesa (52), Ayesha Fida (19), Hasna (11), and Nafeesa’s mother-in-law. The driver reportedly alighted after the initial collision, causing the bus to roll backward on a sloped road, hitting another autorickshaw and injuring two pedestrians, Lakshmi and her son Surendra, who are under treatment.

    The accused was presented before the court, which remanded him to two weeks of judicial custody. KSRTC officials confirmed no brake failure or technical issues, attributing the accident to the driver’s overspeeding and negligence, as per Sections 281, 125(a), and 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Funerals for the victims were held late Thursday night, with Haider buried at Kinya Meenadi, Nafeesa’s mother-in-law at Farangipete Masjid, and the others at Kallapu Patla burial ground after prayers at Ajjnadka Masjid.

    Following Speaker U.T. Khader’s directive, KSRTC provided ₹1 lakh compensation per victim, totaling ₹6 lakh, distributed on Friday. Dignitaries, including U.T. Khader, MLA Ashraf, and others, attended the funerals to express condolences. This tragedy follows a similar 2017 accident in Uppala, where the same family lost seven members.

    Official Statements:

    “This tragic incident by a government bus requires a high-level investigation. If the driver’s fault is confirmed, action will be taken. Additional compensation will be provided post-court proceedings. The driver’s negligence is alleged, but a thorough probe is needed as no eyewitnesses have come forward.” U.T. Khader, Speaker

    “Passenger safety is our priority. Owners must regularly check bus conditions, including tires and brakes. This incident is a wake-up call. We are committed to stricter technical inspections to restore passenger trust.” Usman Altaf, President, Rani Abbakka Private Bus Employees’ Union

    “Buses on the Mangaluru-Kasaragod route must operate via service roads as per Form-4. Complaints of drivers violating traffic rules have been noted. Vehicles must be driven cautiously in crowded and accident-prone areas with closed passenger doors. Non-compliance will lead to disciplinary action.” Senior Divisional Controller, KSRTC Mangaluru

  • Mangaluru: Kerala Gold Trader Kidnapped, 350 Grams of Gold Worth ₹35 Lakh Looted

    Mangaluru, August 16, 2025: In a daring incident, a Kerala-based gold trader, Srihari, was kidnapped in Mangaluru on August 13, 2025, and robbed of 350 grams of gold valued at approximately ₹35 lakh. The owner of a jewellery shop in Kerala, Srihari lodged a complaint with the Pandeshwar police station after being released by the culprits.

    The incident occurred around 7 a.m. when Srihari arrived at Mangaluru Central Railway Station from Kerala, carrying a 350-gram gold bar. While waiting near Kairali Hotel for an auto-rickshaw, a group arrived in an Innova car, claiming to be customs officials. When Srihari resisted their demand to enter the vehicle for an inspection, he was forcibly pushed inside. The gang drove him through Udupi towards Kumta-Sirsi, where they stole the gold bar before abandoning him in Antravalli village, Sirsi. Shocked but unharmed, Srihari returned to Mangaluru and reported the crime.

    Pandeshwar police have launched an investigation, securing strong evidence about the gang and expressing confidence in apprehending the culprits soon. Authorities suspect that individuals familiar with Srihari’s business dealings and travel plans may have orchestrated the robbery, and investigations are focusing on this angle.

    The robbers used a vehicle with a BH (Bharat Series) registration, which has raised suspicions. BH registration, introduced by the Government of India, allows seamless vehicle movement across states without re-registration, typically used by government employees or businesses with multi-state operations. Police are probing whether the number plate was genuine or fake and are working to identify the vehicle’s owner to trace the perpetrators.

  • Mangaluru: Six Arrested for Moral Policing Incident Involving College Student

    Mangaluru, August 14, 2025 – In a moral policing incident that took place on August 11, 2025, near the State Bank service bus stand in Mangaluru, Pandeshwar police arrested six individuals identified as Ganesh, Shreyas, Chintu, Chandan, Nagaraj, and Ramachandra. The accused allegedly harassed a pre-university college student and her male acquaintance, who is related to her friend, by blocking their path, questioning their relationship, verbally abusing them, and issuing life threats.

    The incident occurred as the student was returning from college and conversing with the male acquaintance after her friend had left by bus. A group of seven to eight men confronted the pair, targeting them due to the male acquaintance being from a different community. A police patrol vehicle arrived promptly, and the student reported the incident to the officers. With her family’s support, she filed a complaint, leading to the arrest of six suspects. Efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining individuals involved.

    The case has been registered at Pandeshwar Police Station, and investigations are ongoing to ensure all perpetrators are brought to justice. This incident adds to concerns about recurring moral policing in the region, prompting calls for stricter measures to curb such acts.