HC quashes 2014 poll code violation case against Janardhana Poojary

coastaldigest.com web desk

October 6, 2018

Mangaluru, Oct 6: The High Court of Karnataka has quashed a four year-old criminal case against Congress leader and former union minister B Janardhana Poojary in connection with the violation of election code of conduct.

The case was registered by the Mangaluru city police during 2014 Lok Sabha elections. Mr Poojary had filed a petition before the High Court.

Justice P S Dinesh Kumar passed the order while allowing a petition filed by Mr Poojary questioning the legality of registration of a case by the police as well as the cognisance taken by the jurisdictional magistrate based on the charge sheet.

The election officials had lodged a complaint based on Mr. Poojary’s statement made during a press conference, conducted without the prior permission of the EC, in which he promised he would not allow enhancement of property tax and levy of solid waste management cess in Mangaluru.

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7 Bangladeshis arrested in Udupi after man with fake passport caught attempting to fly Dubai via Mangaluru Airport

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October 12,2024

Udupi: In a significant operation, the Malpe police have arrested seven Bangladeshi nationals who were illegally residing in India using forged Aadhaar cards. Udupi Superintendent of Police, Dr. Arun K, stated that the arrests followed after an immigration incident involving one of the group's members.

Muhammed Manik, one of the arrested individuals, was caught attempting to travel to Dubai via Mangaluru International Airport with a fake passport. Alert immigration officers at the airport detained him and handed him over to the Bajpe police, who registered a case. Following this, the Udupi police, acting on the information provided by the Bajpe police and immigration authorities, conducted an investigation that led to the arrest of the seven individuals in Hoode village, Paduthonse, Udupi.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Hakeem Ali (24), Sujon S K alias Farooq (19), Ismail S K (30), Kareem S K (20), Salam S K (22), Rajikul S K (20), and Mohammed Sojib (20), all hailing from Bangladesh.

The group entered India without any valid documentation and managed to acquire fake Aadhaar cards, which they used to stay in the country illegally. According to police sources, a person named Kajol from Agartala assisted them in obtaining the fraudulent Aadhaar cards, while a Bangladeshi named Usman facilitated their illegal entry into India under the guise of employment. Both Kajol and Usman are currently at large.

The Malpe police have registered cases under several sections, including Sections 19(2), 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 340(2), and 190 of the BNS, related to fraud and illegal entry. Interrogations are ongoing as the police seek further details in connection with the case.

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