Miscreants open fire on entrepreneur in Mangalore; Underworld hand suspected

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August 2, 2013

Mangalore, Aug 2: Unidentified persons fired at an entrepreneur in the city creating panic among the residents on Friday evening.

The incident occurred at around 5:45 p.m. when Vijayendra Bhat, a businessman and resident of V T Road, Mangalore, was driving his Mahindra Scorpio, bearing registration number KA 44 N 11, towards Ballal Bagh.

Sources said that two the miscreants, who came on a black Pulsar, opened fire at his vehicle and fled the spot.

Underworld hand?

According to the police sources Vijayendra Bhat had received threat calls from emerging underworld don Vicky Shetty on July 29. A case had also been filed with Barke police station in this regard.

Soon after the incident sleuths from Barke police Station rushed to the spot. District crime intelligence bureau also inspected the spot and taken the car to police station for further investigation.

The bullet missed Bhat by a few inches and hit the space between the metal frame and rubber beading and shattered the glass. Vijayendra was on his way to his friend's restaurant in Ballalbagh when the incident happened.

Vijayendra Bhat told reporters he received a threatening call from a person who identified himself as Vicky Shetty on July 29. "I noticed a motorcyle following my car this morning. After the incident, I took my car to the premises of Sai Palace Apartment near Mannagudda for safety," he said.

Vijayendra said that he had received a threatening call earlier from the same person. "I gave a written complaint to the police commissioner about that call," he added.

The miscreants slammed into a two-wheeler soon after the incident. While trying to flee the spot, their speeding bike hit the two-wheeler of Nagaraj, an employee of SIM Technology, Mannagudda. Nagaraj and his friend Ajay Anand fell onto the road. "We didn't know that these men were escaping after committing a crime. They managed to lift up their bike and sped away immediately. Sharath, a nearby shopkeeper, tried to follow them but they managed to escape," he added. Barke police registered a case. Police were searching the area for the bullet casing.

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PM Modi vows to strengthen India-Maldives ties, inks currency swap deal with President Muizzu

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October 7,2024

New Delhi: Seeking to strengthen bilateral ties, India and the Maldives on Monday inked a currency swap agreement to the tune of $400 million, a move that would help the archipelago nation overcome foreign exchange reserve issues.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu also launched Rupay card in the Maldives, inaugurated the new runway at the Hanimadhoo International airport and agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations that had hit a rocky patch last year.

Muizzu, who is on a four-day state visit, held talks with Prime Minister Modi at the Hyderabad House here.

After the talks, India also handed over 700 social housing units to the Maldives built under the EXIM Bank’s buyer’s credit facilities.

"Today, we have inaugurated the redeveloped Hanimaadhoo Airport. Now, the Greater Male Connectivity Project will also be expedited. We will also support the development of a new commercial port in Thilafushi," Modi told reporters here with Muizzu by his side.

Modi said India and Maldives have decided to initiate discussion on the Free Trade Agreement to further strengthen economic ties.

The prime minister described Maldives as a "close friend" which had an important position in India's neighbourhood policy and SAGAR vision.

"India has always fulfilled the responsibilities of a neighbour. Today, we have taken up the vision of a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership to give our mutual cooperation a strategic direction," Modi said.

Earlier, Muizzu was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Droupadi Murmu. Prime Minister Modi was also present on the occasion.

Muizzu was given a tri-services guard of honour before he drove down the Rajghat to offer his respects at the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

The ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain since Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, took charge of the top office in November.

Muizzu won the presidential election last year on the 'India out' campaign and asked New Delhi to withdraw its military personnel posted in the archipelago nation by May this year.

The bilateral ties also hit a rocky patch when Maldivian ministers were critical of Modi. However, Muizzu has since toned down his anti-India stance and even sacked ministers who were critical of the Indian prime minister.

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