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Category: Dakshina Kannada

  • 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.

  • Mangaluru: SDPI Ullal Constituency to Hold Leaders’ Meeting with Ilyas Thumbe and Riaz Farangipete as Chief Guests

    Mangaluru, September 1, 2025: The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) Mangaluru (Ullal) Constituency Committee has announced a leaders’ meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Unity Hall near Thokkottu, Kallapu. The event, themed “Contribution for Change,” will be chaired by SDPI Mangaluru constituency president Zahid Malar and aims to inspire party leaders to promote social justice, equality, and transformation. Chief guests include SDPI National General Secretary Ilyas Muhammad Thumbe, National Secretary Riaz Farangipete, and District President Jaleel Krishnapura. The announcement was made by constituency committee secretary Ubaid Ammembala in a press release.

    SDPI, known for its advocacy of social justice, has been active in the region, previously contesting elections in Ullal and securing significant vote shares. The meeting is part of SDPI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its organizational presence and mobilize leaders for societal change.

  • 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

  • Dharmasthala Case: Dr. Veerendra Heggade Says “All Allegations Cleared” After SIT Arrests Complainant

    Dharmasthala, August 23, 2025 – In a significant development in the Dharmasthala mass burial case, Dr. Veerendra Heggade, the Dharmadhikari of the Dharmasthala Manjunatha Swamy Temple, responded for the first time since the Special Investigation Team (SIT) arrested the anonymous complainant, identified as Chinnayya, on August 23, 2025. The Beltangady court ordered 10 days of SIT custody for the complainant, who had alleged that numerous bodies were buried in Dharmasthala between 1994 and 2014, prompting a high-profile investigation led by senior officer Pranav Mohanty since July 20, 2025.

    Speaking briefly due to the ongoing investigation, Dr. Heggade expressed satisfaction, stating, “I won’t speak much as the SIT probe is ongoing, but the truth is coming out one by one, and I am happy. All allegations have now been cleared. Let your love and trust in us remain. God’s blessings are on this sacred place, and the divine is with us.” His statement follows the SIT’s findings of inconsistencies in the complainant’s claims, including retracted statements and lack of evidence from excavations at 17 sites, which yielded only minor bone fragments not linked to the alleged crimes. The complainant faces charges under Sections 209, 227, and 229 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 for perjury, fraud, and obstructing investigation.

    The arrest, confirmed by Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara, has shifted the case’s narrative, with Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar previously suggesting a “conspiracy” to defame Dharmasthala. The complainant’s protection under the Witness Protection Act was revoked on August 22, 2025, after he admitted to providing misleading information during interrogation.

  • Dharmasthala Case: Anonymous Complainant Placed in 10-Day SIT Custody by Beltangady Court

    Beltangady, August 23, 2025 – The Beltangady court, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, ordered the anonymous complainant in the Dharmasthala case, identified as Chinnayya, to be placed in Special Investigation Team (SIT) custody for 10 days for further questioning. The complainant had claimed that numerous bodies, primarily of women and girls, were buried in Dharmasthala between 1994 and 2014, triggering a high-profile investigation led by senior officer Pranav Mohanty since July 20, 2025.

    The case, which has unfolded over the past two months, took a significant turn with this custody order. SIT sources indicate that inconsistencies and contradictions in the complainant’s statements, particularly regarding the alleged discovery of skulls, led to his detention. The complainant’s protection under the Witness Protection Act was revoked by the Mangaluru competent authority on August 22, 2025, after he retracted parts of his testimony and failed to provide verifiable details about burial sites. Excavations at 17 locations yielded only minor bone fragments, which forensic analysis could not link to the alleged crimes.

    The SIT, acting on credible information, summoned the complainant for questioning on August 22 and arrested him the following morning. After a medical examination at Beltangady Government Hospital, he was produced before the court at 11:00 AM, which granted 10 days of custody to probe the discrepancies and potential perjury. A new FIR has been filed under Sections 209, 227, and 229 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for false information, fraud, and obstructing investigation.

    Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, addressing the media, emphasized the government’s commitment to justice, stating, “We stand for justice, not sides. The SIT’s probe will ensure action against the guilty.” The case has sparked political debate, with Congress leaders like Belur Gopalakrishna demanding strict action against misinformation, while BJP leaders have been accused of politicizing the issue.

  • Udupi: Mahesh Shetty Timarodi Taken into Police Custody for Two Hours in B.L. Santosh Defamation Case

    Udupi, August 23, 2025 – The Udupi Additional Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Nagesh, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, ordered social activist Mahesh Shetty Timarodi to be taken into police custody for two hours for interrogation in connection with a defamation case. The case stems from alleged derogatory remarks made by Timarodi against BJP National General Secretary (Organisation) B.L. Santosh, as reported by Brahmavar police.

    Following a petition by the Brahmavar police requesting custody for questioning, Judge Nagesh directed that Timarodi be produced in court within one hour. Accordingly, Timarodi, who was lodged in Hiriyadka Jail, was brought to the Udupi court under heavy police security around 1:30 PM. After the hearing, the court granted two hours of police custody for interrogation, ordering his return to court by 3:40 PM. The police then took Timarodi for questioning as per the court’s directive.

    The case, registered under Sections 196(1), 352, and 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) following a complaint by Rajeev Kulal, president of Udupi Rural BJP Mandal, alleges that Timarodi used abusive language against Santosh on social media, potentially inciting communal enmity. Timarodi’s bail plea hearing, which took place on the same day, was adjourned to 3:00 PM after the prosecution sought time to file objections.

  • Bengaluru: DCM D.K. Shivakumar Addresses Dharmasthala Complainant’s Arrest, Emphasizes Justice Over Politics

    Bengaluru, August 23, 2025 – Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, speaking to the media near his Sadashivanagar residence on Saturday morning, addressed the arrest of the anonymous complainant in the Dharmasthala case by the Special Investigation Team (SIT). Emphasizing impartiality, he stated, “We are neither on their side nor this side; we stand for justice. We only ask that politics not be played in matters of religion.”

    Responding to questions about his earlier mention of a “conspiracy” in the case, where the complainant alleged multiple murders and burials in Dharmasthala, Shivakumar remarked, “The BJP was silent until now, speaking vaguely. It was only after I raised the conspiracy angle that they started commenting.” He noted that the Dharmasthala family had met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, praising the formation of the SIT, led by senior officer Pranav Mohanty, on July 20, 2025. “The investigation is ongoing. Whether it’s the guilty or the innocent, our government will take action,” he added, citing assurances from the CM and Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara in the Assembly and CLP meetings.

    The SIT arrested the complainant, identified as Chinnayya, on August 23, 2025, after the Mangaluru competent authority revoked his protection under the Witness Protection Act on August 22, due to inconsistencies in his claims. The accused was presented in Beltangady court and remanded to judicial custody, with further interrogation expected.

    On Sujatha Bhat’s statement denying Ananya Bhat as her daughter, Shivakumar said, “The Home Minister will handle it.” Regarding a meeting with Congress leader Randeep Surjewala, he explained it was to prepare for local body elections, stating, “The court has directed us to hold elections, so we’re assigning responsibilities.” He also confirmed his participation in the Congress Janadhikara Yatra in Bihar, noting, “The CM has been invited and will join on another day.”

  • Dharmasthala Case: SIT Arrests Anonymous Complainant for Perjury, Further Investigation Ongoing

    Beltangady, August 23, 2025 – The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Dharmasthala case arrested the anonymous complainant, identified as Chinnayya, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, for providing false information and obstructing the investigation. The complainant had alleged that numerous bodies, primarily of women and girls, were buried in Dharmasthala between 1994 and 2014, claiming involvement in their disposal. These claims led to the formation of the SIT, headed by senior officer Pranav Mohanty, on July 20, 2025, following public and political pressure.

    The arrest came after the Mangaluru competent authority revoked the complainant’s protection under the Witness Protection Act on August 22, 2025, due to discrepancies in his statements. SIT sources revealed that the complainant retracted parts of his testimony given to a magistrate, admitting to providing misleading information. On Friday, August 22, he was summoned to the SIT office for questioning, and on Saturday morning, he was arrested. After a medical examination at Beltangady Government Hospital, he was presented before the Beltangady court at 11:00 AM and remanded to judicial custody.

    The SIT’s investigation, which included excavating 17 sites based on the complainant’s claims, found no significant evidence, such as skeletal remains, to substantiate the allegations. Only minor bone fragments were recovered, which forensic analysis could not link to the alleged crimes. The complainant’s failure to identify burial sites accurately and the absence of corroborating evidence raised suspicions of perjury, leading to a new FIR under Sections 209, 227, and 229 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for false information, fraud, and obstructing investigation.

    Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated, “The government will take action against the guilty. The SIT’s probe has exposed the truth, protecting Dharmasthala’s sanctity.” Congress MLA Belur Gopalakrishna demanded strict action against those spreading misinformation, emphasizing the need to preserve the region’s religious integrity. Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara confirmed the arrest, noting that further details would be provided by the SIT after its final report.