Udupi, August 12, 2025 – Manipal police arrested a 26-year-old man from Kerala on Monday, August 11, for reckless and dangerous driving near MIT Junction. The accused, identified as Shohail Neelakath, a resident of Kandagan in Kannur, Kerala, was driving a car with fully tinted windows, posing a threat to human lives and creating a public nuisance.
According to reports, Neelakath was driving from Udupi towards Hiriyadka in a manner that endangered two-wheeler riders and other vehicles, producing excessive noise and driving erratically. The incident occurred near the Manipal post office. Acting swiftly, Manipal police pursued the vehicle and apprehended Neelakath along with the car near MIT Junction.
A case has been registered at the Manipal police station under relevant sections for reckless driving and violations related to the use of fully tinted windows, which is prohibited under traffic regulations. The arrest follows heightened police vigilance in the Udupi-Manipal region to curb traffic violations and ensure public safety.