Cops raid BJP leader’s house over stone pelting during RSS activist’s funeral

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July 10, 2017

Mangaluru, Jul 10: The police are on the lookout for a Hindutva leader in connection with the stone-pelting that led to chaos during the funeral procession of RSS activist Sharath Madivala, highly placed sources said.

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Dakshina Kannada district police on Sunday night raided the house of Satyajit Surathkal, State secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party Backward Classes Morcha, after receiving information on his involvement in the alleged attempt to create communal riot when the funeral procession reached BC Road on Saturday.

However, Satyajit was not there in the house during the time of the raid, sources said. Condemning the raid, Hindu Jagarana Vedike said the police trooped into Satyajit’s house and misbehaved with family members.

Superintendent of Police C H Sudheer Kumar Reddy confirmed that the police has conducted raid at a few places in Surathkal in search of those who were allegedly involved in stone throwing incident. “We could not find them,” he said, not disclosing the names of the suspects.

At least two persons suffered injuries and several vehicles were damaged due to the stone pelting in BC Road on Saturday. The police have already arrested 13 persons and took 25 others into custody following the incident. The police are now trying to find out the mastermind behind the clashes.

Sharat Madivala, a 28-year-old RSS activist was stabbed by unidentified miscreants in BC Road on July 4. He breathed his last at a hospital in Mangaluru on July 7. Sangh Parivar activists took his mortal remains to his home town Sajipa Munnir in Bantwal taluk through a procession ignoring prohibitory orders.

It is worth mentioning here that several suspected Hindutva activists were caught on camera collecting stones on road during the procession.

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‘Activists’ caught on camera collecting stones during funeral procession

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SMQ
 - 
Wednesday, 12 Jul 2017

MASHAALLAH. may Almighty ALLAH give them strength

Althaf
 - 
Wednesday, 12 Jul 2017

Airoplane bhagya... poor fellows

Mani
 - 
Wednesday, 12 Jul 2017

POLICE are the main link between incidents of lynching and merciless killing of innocent muslims across INDIA . so we must reform POLICE system ....at first we must push out 60% who are anti national's supporters ...next step is to train those who are unaware of RSS cruelty and barbarism ....and to train them the way to tackle to handle the chaddi and mind

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Wednesday, 12 Jul 2017

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November 13,2024

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In the heart of Mangaluru, where rising air pollution is spurring public health worries, voices are calling for a greener, cleaner shift in the city’s public transport. Leading this call is APD Foundation, a Mangaluru-based environmental NGO, which has urged Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre to mandate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in public transport.

Abdullah A Rehman, CEO of APD Foundation, emphasized in a formal letter to the minister that Mangaluru’s public transportation system—efficient and organized with both government and private players—could transition smoothly to EVs in stages. He suggested that government-backed financial incentives, partnerships with EV manufacturers, and collaborations with environmental groups could streamline the switch.

Rehman stressed the potential of EVs to cut down emissions, enhance air quality, and reduce noise levels, noting the quieter operation of electric buses. He confirmed that a copy of his letter was submitted to the Deputy Commissioner as well.

However, Dilraj Alva from the Dakshina Kannada City Bus Association noted potential challenges, explaining that the shift might take up to two years due to infrastructure and budget hurdles. Most EV buses, he explained, are procured through aggregators, not directly by individual operators. The addition of charging stations and other essential infrastructure further complicates the transition.

Alva also raised the economic concern: while diesel buses are priced between ₹30-40 lakh, electric buses can cost up to ₹1 crore. Reflecting on recent meetings with companies, including one in Manipal, he questioned the assumption that EVs are an absolute solution to pollution. “EVs aren’t entirely eco-friendly, especially when considering battery disposal,” he cautioned.

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November 11,2024

Udupi, Nov 11: A traveller reportedly lost ₹4.1 lakh after attempting to book a cab online in Udupi. 

At around 1:30 PM on November 7, the man from West Bengal searched for car rentals on Google and selected a website named "Shakti Car Rentals." Shortly after, he was contacted by someone claiming to be "Rohit Sharma," who directed him to pay a registration fee of ₹150 on the site.

After unsuccessful payment attempts via both his Canara Bank debit card and SBI credit card (without receiving an OTP), "Rohit Sharma" instructed him to pay the driver directly. But at 1:47 PM, he received messages showing deductions of ₹3.3 lakh from his SBI credit card and ₹80,056 from his Canara Bank debit card, totaling ₹4.1 lakh.

The complainant alleges fraud through a deceptive link disguised as a booking token fee. A case has been registered at Udupi Town Police Station.

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