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Category: Udupi

  • Udupi: KPCC Minority Cell President K. Abdul Jabbar to Visit on August 23

    Udupi, August 22, 2025 – K. Abdul Jabbar, President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Minority Cell and Member of the Legislative Council, will visit Udupi on Saturday, August 23, 2025. He is scheduled to attend a meeting of Congress party workers and minority community leaders at 11:00 AM at the Basel Missionaries Memorial Auditorium (Mini Hall), Mission Compound, Udupi.

    Accompanying Jabbar will be KPCC spokesperson Abdul Muneer Jalsale and leader Siraj Ahammad. The event will also feature prominent figures such as former minister and KPCC Campaign Committee President Vinay Kumar Sorake, former MP K. Jayaprakash Hegde, former MLA Gopal Poojary, Udupi District Congress President Ashok Kumar Kodavoor, M.A. Gafur, Kishan Hegde, Muniyalu Uday Kumar Shetty, Prasad Kanchan, and Dinesh Hegde Molahalli, along with minority cell block presidents, district office-bearers, and senior Congress leaders. Sharfuddin Sheikh, President of the Udupi District Congress Minority Cell, has urged party workers and supporters to attend in large numbers to strengthen the organization’s outreach.

    Additionally, Jabbar will participate as the chief guest in the Marhaba Ya Shahr Rabi and Swalath program organized by the Mallaru-Majooru Badriya Juma Masjid, reinforcing his engagement with the local community.

  • Hiriadka: Case Registered Against Bajrang Dal Leaders for Inviting Sharan Pumpwell Without Police Notification

    Hiriadka, August 22, 2025 – A case has been registered at Hiriadka Police Station under Crime No. 58/2025, Section 105 of the Karnataka Police Act, against Bajrang Dal leaders Dinesh Mendon and Subrahmanya Bhat for organizing an event on August 20, 2025, that violated police permit conditions. The event, held by the Hiriadka unit of Bajrang Dal, involved a torchlight procession from Kotnakatte to Devadiga Sabha Bhavan, followed by a public meeting from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

    Despite obtaining police permission, which explicitly prohibited provocative speeches that could disrupt communal harmony, the organizers invited Sharan Pumpwell from Mangaluru, an individual previously implicated in a case involving inflammatory remarks, and provided him a platform to speak. Additionally, the torchlight procession, scheduled to start at 6:00 PM, began late at 7:30 PM, breaching the permit’s terms. The organizers failed to inform the police about Pumpwell’s participation, which was seen as a deliberate attempt to undermine communal harmony.

    The complaint highlights that Dinesh Mendon, a known rowdy-sheeter, and his associates facilitated Pumpwell’s involvement, disregarding police instructions. The case, registered under Section 105 of the Karnataka Police Act, addresses violations of lawful police directions and actions likely to cause a breach of peace. The investigation is ongoing to ensure accountability and maintain public order.

  • Udupi: High Court Upholds Goonda Act Against Two in NDPS Cases for First Time in District

    Udupi, August 22, 2025 – In a landmark move, the Karnataka High Court has confirmed preventive detention orders under the Karnataka Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act (Goonda Act) against two individuals, Kabir alias Kabir Hussain and Krishna Achari alias Krishna Jalagar, for their persistent involvement in drug trafficking and related crimes under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. This marks the first instance of the Goonda Act being invoked in Udupi district for NDPS-related offenses.

    Kabir Hussain, a key member of the notorious Garuda Gang, has been linked to criminal activities across Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, and Chikkamagaluru districts. Since 2005, he has been implicated in 17 cases, including murder, attempted murder, robbery, extortion, theft, cattle theft, and assault on government officials. Of these, he was convicted in two cases, acquitted in eight due to hostile witnesses, settled three through compromise, with two under trial and two under investigation. Following a petition by Udupi police, the Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate issued a detention order, and Kabir is currently held at Mysuru Central Prison.

    Krishna Achari, from the Brahmavar police station limits, faces four cases, with convictions in two and the remaining two under trial. The High Court’s affirmation of the Goonda Act orders underscores Udupi’s crackdown on organized crime and drug-related offenses, aiming to curb the influence of groups like the Garuda Gang, known for drug peddling, extortion, and other illegal activities in the region.

  • Udupi: Three Arrested for Obstructing Police Duty and Colliding with Vehicle

    Udupi, August 21, 2025: The Karkala Rural Police arrested three individuals—Srujan L., Hitesh Shetty, and Sahan, all residents of Ujire—for allegedly obstructing police duty and colliding with a police vehicle during the escort of activist Mahesh Shetty Timarodi to Brahmavar Police Station. The incident occurred in connection with a case registered at Brahmavar (Crime No. 177/2025) involving hate speech allegations against Timarodi for derogatory remarks against BJP National General Secretary B.L. Santosh.

    While transporting Timarodi from Ujire to Brahmavar, his supporters followed the police convoy in their vehicles, ignoring repeated warnings not to interfere. Near Hosmar, within the Karkala Rural Police Station limits, the accused allegedly rammed their car (KA70 M3048) into the official vehicle of the Udupi District Additional Superintendent of Police (KA20 G0669), attempting to halt the convoy. A case was registered under Sections 132, 121(1), 281, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, along with Section 3 of the Karnataka Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act.

    The arrested individuals were produced before the court, which remanded them to judicial custody. The police also seized the white Swift car used in the incident. The investigation is ongoing to ensure law and order, amid heightened tensions in the region due to Timarodi’s legal issues.

  • District Police Complaints Authority Member Post: Applications invited

    Udupi, August 21, 2025 – The Udupi District Administration has announced an invitation for applications from interested candidates in civil society to serve as a member of the District Police Complaints Authority. The role involves addressing grievances related to police services, and candidates are required to submit their bio-data along with a consent letter.

    The deadline for submitting applications is September 4, 2025. Application forms and further details can be obtained from the Administrative Section of the District Collector’s Office, Rajatadri, Manipal, Udupi. For inquiries, candidates can contact 0820-2574925, as stated in a press release from the District Collector’s office.

  • Udupi: National Tuberculosis Elimination Program Intensifies Efforts

    Udupi, August 21, 2025: The National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP), implemented under the National Health Mission (NHM), is intensifying efforts in Udupi to combat tuberculosis (TB) through early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The program targets undiagnosed cases, reduces TB-related deaths, and prevents new infections by mapping vulnerable populations, conducting chest X-rays, and using Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAAT) for suspected cases. Treatment is initiated promptly, with specialized care for high-risk cases and preventive therapy for household contacts and eligible groups.

    Free diagnostic and treatment services are available at public health facilities and designated private centers, with TB services decentralized to Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) for comprehensive primary care. Community engagement is prioritized through awareness campaigns, involving schools, Panchayat Raj institutions, self-help groups, anganwadis, NGOs, and civil society organizations. Under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, 176 Nikshay Mitras in Udupi have supported 956 TB patients with nutritional kits in 2024-25. Additionally, patients receive ₹6,000 via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) until treatment completion, as per a release from the District TB Elimination Officer’s office.

  • Udupi: Prohibitory Orders Imposed Within 500 Meters of Brahmavar Police Station Until August 22

    Udupi, August 21, 2025: In response to the detention of activist Mahesh Shetty Timarodi in connection with a hate speech case (Crime No. 177/2025) at Brahmavar Police Station, the Udupi District Magistrate has issued prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023. The orders, effective from 1:00 PM on August 21 to 1:00 PM on August 22, 2025, cover a 500-meter radius around the Brahmavar Police Station to prevent untoward incidents and maintain public order.

    The decision follows the arrest of Timarodi, a Soujanya case activist, from his residence in Ujire on August 21, after he failed to comply with a notice to appear for questioning. His detention sparked tensions as supporters gathered outside his home, necessitating preemptive measures to ensure law and order in Brahmavar.

    The prohibitory orders include the following restrictions:

    • Gatherings of more than five people are prohibited.
    • Carrying or brandishing weapons such as firearms, knives, sticks, or any objects that could cause harm is banned.
    • Possession, storage, or transportation of stones, corrosive substances, explosives, or flammable materials is prohibited.
    • Throwing stones or objects that can be used as projectiles is restricted.
    • Displaying or burning effigies, human remains, or their representations is banned.
    • Use of loudspeakers is prohibited.
    • Public sloganeering, singing provocative songs, playing instruments, delivering speeches, or engaging in acts that could offend public decency or morality is restricted.
    • Displaying inflammatory songs, images, symbols, or writings that could disrupt public peace or law and order is prohibited.
    • Police are authorized to seize prohibited items, and violators will face legal action, with confiscated items forfeited to the government.
    • No public meetings are allowed during this period.

    These restrictions do not apply to on-duty police officers. The orders aim to prevent any disturbances in Udupi district, which has seen heightened tensions due to recent events, including Timarodi’s legal battles and public protests.

  • Udupi: Two-Day Beekeeping Training Program for Farmers in Udupi, Kapu, and Brahmavar Taluks

    Udupi, August 21, 2025 – The Udupi Zilla Panchayat, under its 2025-26 Beekeeping Scheme, has announced a two-day training program to encourage apiculture among farmers in Udupi, Kapu, and Brahmavar taluks. The initiative aims to provide technical knowledge and support to enhance beekeeping as a sustainable agricultural practice, contributing to both economic growth and environmental conservation.

    Interested farmers are required to register their names by August 25, 2025. For further details and registration, they can contact the Horticulture Department at mobile numbers 8095991105 and 9008284192, as stated in a press release from the Senior Assistant Director of Horticulture’s office.

    This program aligns with similar efforts across Karnataka, such as beekeeping training initiatives in districts like Mysuru and Chamarajanagar, which have promoted apiculture to boost farmers’ income and support pollination for better crop yields.

  • Udupi MP Kota Srinivas Poojary Urges ED Probe into Alleged Foreign Funding for “Muslim YouTuber” in Dharmasthala Temple Conspiracy

    Udupi, August 19, 2025: Kota Srinivas Poojary, Member of Parliament from Udupi-Chikmagalur, has formally requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to initiate an Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into alleged foreign funding received by a “Muslim YouTuber” and associates attempting to tarnish the reputation of the Dharmasthala Manjunatha Swamy Temple in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. In a letter dated August 19, 2025, Poojary expressed concerns over a conspiracy targeting the revered 800-year-old Hindu temple, which he claims is being fueled by external financial support.

    Poojary’s letter points to statements by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who acknowledged a conspiracy against the temple, and Dakshina Kannada’s district in-charge minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao, who noted that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed under pressure from Left-wing groups to probe allegations of mass burials based on an anonymous complainant’s claims. He criticized the Karnataka government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, for endorsing the SIT probe, which has led to excavations near sacred sites like the Bahubali statue, causing distress among devotees.

    The MP highlighted reports suggesting that a Muslim YouTuber and associates, allegedly receiving foreign funds, are orchestrating a campaign to defame the temple. Additionally, he alleged that a Tamil Nadu politician is pressuring the Congress high command to undermine Hindu faith in Karnataka. Poojary urged the ED to probe these financial links to uncover the truth and protect the temple’s sanctity, emphasizing the need to maintain communal harmony in the region.

    This request follows widespread public and political reactions, including protests by the BJP and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), who have also called for investigations into the alleged conspiracy. The issue has sparked debates in the Karnataka Assembly, with demands for a transparent probe to safeguard the temple’s reputation.

    Udupi MP Kota Srinivasa Poojary Urges ED Probe into Alleged Foreign Funding for “Muslim YouTuber” in Dharmasthala Temple Conspiracy

  • Bengaluru: Two More Arrested from Udupi in Actress Ramya Obscene Comment Case, Total Reaches Nine

    Bengaluru, August 19, 2025: The Bengaluru Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have arrested two additional suspects, identified as Sujan and Adarsh from Udupi, in a case involving obscene comments and messages sent to actress and former MP Ramya (Divya Spandana). This brings the total number of arrests in the case to nine. Previously, on August 4, 2025, two others, Bhuvan Gowda and Rajesh, were apprehended, and seven others were arrested from various locations, including Kolar, Chikkamagaluru, and Bengaluru.

    The accused are reportedly fans of actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is implicated in the Renuka Swamy murder case. The harassment stemmed from a social media post by Ramya advocating justice for Renuka Swamy’s family, which provoked outrage among Darshan’s supporters. In response, several individuals sent abusive and obscene messages to Ramya on platforms like Instagram.

    On July 28, 2025, Ramya personally lodged a complaint with Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh and the Cyber Crime Police, citing harassment from over 40 social media accounts. The case was transferred to the CCB, which formed six teams to track down the perpetrators. The accused face charges under the Information Technology Act and sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including criminal intimidation, attempt to breach peace, sexual harassment, and insulting a woman’s modesty.

    The investigation revealed that the accused used fake accounts, some of which were deleted after Ramya’s complaint, but the police traced them through IP addresses. The CCB continues its probe to identify and apprehend remaining suspects, with 43 accounts initially reported and five more added later. Ramya’s stance against online abuse has garnered support from prominent figures and fans, with calls for stricter measures against cybercrime.

    Two More Arrested from Udupi in Actress Ramya Obscene Comment Case