Mangaluru: Rowdy-sheeter out on bail hacked to death in a bloody gang war

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December 25, 2017

Mangaluru, Dec 25: When the coastal city of Mangaluru was celebrating Christmas, a rowdy-sheeter belonging to Christian community was hacked to death near his residence at Gorigudda area in the early hours of Monday.

The deceased has been identified as Melrick D’Souza, said to be an associate of notorious rowdy Monkey Stand Vijay. He had at least five cases against him in different police stations.

According to sources, D’Souza was returning home past midnight after attending a Christmas party when the members of a rival gang attacked him with sharp weapons.

Incidentally, D’Souza was released on bail just two days ago. The police had arrested him a year ago in connection to the murder of Sandeep Shetty, a saffron activist and aide of Bannanje Raja at Marnamikatte area in the city.

A case has been registered at Pandeshwar police station and investigations are on.

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Rains lash Dakshina Kannada and Udupi amidst red alert

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September 24,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 24: A blanket of gloom descended over Dakshina Kannada and Udupi as heavy rains battered the coastal Karnataka districts on Tuesday. Substantial rainfall has been drenching the region since Monday, intensifying as the day progressed.

In Dakshina Kannada, torrential downpours began early Tuesday, followed by overcast skies and humid conditions.

The showers persisted intermittently through the afternoon, with areas like Beltangady experiencing moderate rainfall, while Puttur and Bellare bore the brunt of heavier storms.

Overnight showers were reported in Bantwal, and Mangaluru city, along with its surrounding rural areas, witnessed a steady increase in rainfall, peaking by the evening.

After a brief respite, the return of intense rainfall has brought a welcome drop in temperatures. In Udupi, Karkala, Udupi city, Kundapur, and Hebri taluks all faced substantial rains throughout the day, continuing from late Sunday night.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the coastal districts, predicting more heavy rainfall in the coming hours.

A yellow alert has been placed for Wednesday, signaling the likelihood of additional downpours. Fishermen have been cautioned to remain vigilant, as the possibility of strong winds looms over the coastal waters.

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