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News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Fallout Of Mangaluru 'Communal Killings': Karnataka Goes For Major Police Reshuffle
Last Updated: Mangaluru police chief Anupam Agrawal has been transferred, and Sudheer Kumar Reddy has replaced him. Yatish N has been removed as Dakshina Kannada SP, with Arun Kumar taking over In response to a series of recent killings in Mangaluru, the Karnataka government has ordered a major reshuffle of top police officials, highlighting serious concerns about the region's law and order situation. Anupam Agrawal, previously the commissioner of police in Mangaluru, has been abruptly transferred. This decision follows increased scrutiny and public anxiety regarding the city's security. Sudheer Kumar Reddy has been appointed as Agrawal's successor, with the immediate task of restoring stability and confidence in the city's policing efforts. Additionally, Yatish N has been removed from his position as superintendent of police for Dakshina Kannada. Arun Kumar, who formerly served as the SP for Udupi, will take over his duties. The chief minister's office described the move as 'strict action by transferring IPS officers in Coastal districts". On May 27, a man named Abdul Rahiman was killed, and his brother, Kalandar Shafi, suffered severe injuries after a group of miscreants attacked them with a sword in Ira Kodi, Kuriyala village, Bantwal Rural Police Station limits. The incident took place when the deceased, a truck driver, and his brother were unloading gravel when two assailants on a motorcycle attacked them with a sword. Both of them were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, where Rahiman succumbed to his wounds, while his brother is undergoing treatment. The Dakshina Kannada District Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder, officials said on Thursday. The arrested individuals have been reportedly identified as 21-year-old Deepak, 21-year-old Pruthviraj, and 19-year-old Chintan. The killing came close on the heels of Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty's murder on May 1. Shetty, a known rowdy sheeter and Hindutva activist, was murdered by an unidentified group earlier this month within the Bajpe police station limits in Mangaluru. He was attacked at around 8.30 pm while he was traveling with five of his associates when their vehicle was intercepted near Kinnipadavu Cross. First Published: May 29, 2025, 23:44 IST
Deccan Herald
6 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
VHP leader Sharan Pumpwell arrested by Kadri police, produced before court
Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Anupam Agrawal said after the murder of Suhas Shetty on May 1, Sharan had while addressing media people alleged that Shetty was murdered by 'jihadi Islamic terrorists'.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Case registered against organisers of Bajpe Chalo protest
Mangaluru: Mangaluru City police have registered a case in connection with the Bajpe Chalo protest held on Sunday. City police commissioner Anupam Agrawal stated that members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal organised a protest titled Bajpe Chalo, near Sharada Mantap, Bajpe, demanding that the investigation into the murder of Suhas Shetty be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The protest was conducted without obtaining permission from police. Around 3,000 people participated in the event held between 3pm and 5pm. Protesters unlawfully assembled at and around the Bajpe Bus Stand, deliberately occupying entry and exit routes as well as portions of State Highway No. 67, thereby obstructing vehicular movement and public access. During the protest, one of the speakers made a provocative speech referring to the Suhas Shetty case in a manner likely to incite communal disharmony and disturb public peace. Based on the incident, a case was registered in Bajpe police station under BNS Sections 189(2), 191(2), 285, 192, 351(2), 351(3), 190 and Sections 107, 109, of the Karnataka Police Act, 1963 – against the organisers and speakers of the said event.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
5 SM pages deactivated due to provocative content
Mangaluru: Four Instagram pages and one Facebook page were deactivated for allegedly posting provocative and inflammatory content aimed at inciting communal hatred and promoting unlawful activities. The Instagram pages — vhp_bajrangadal_ashoknagar and shankha_nada were booked by Urwa police station under sections 353(1) and 353(2) BNS. Another Instagram page, _dj_bharath_2008, was booked by Kavoor police station under the same sections. The page karaavali_official was booked by Mangaluru South police station under sections 196, 351(3), and 353(2) of the BNS. Meanwhile, a case against the Facebook page Aashiq Maikala was registered at Barke police station. Mangaluru City police commissioner Anupam Agrawal confirmed that all the cases were handed over to the CEN crime police station for further investigation. Authorities also sent official communication to law enforcement agencies seeking action. As a result, the mentioned pages were deactivated and are no longer accessible in India. So far, a total of six Instagram pages and one Facebook page were taken down for posting content deemed provocative and communal in nature.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
Prime accused in overseas job recruitment scam arrested
Mangaluru: The CCB unit of the Mangaluru City police arrested a prime accused in connection with an alleged overseas job recruitment scam reported at the Mangaluru East police station limits. The accused is Masiulla Atiulla Khan ,36, from Mumbai. City police commissioner Anupam Agrawal said that a case was registered at the Mangaluru East police station against a person, who after assuring complainants of employment opportunities abroad, collected Rs 1.7 lakh from them. He is also accused of cheating several other youths under the pretext of providing overseas jobs, collecting a total of approximately Rs 1.8 crore through fraudulent means. The CCB unit is currently investigating the case. A separate case was registered against the same accused at Mangaluru East police station in Dec 2024, based on a complaint from immigration authorities. He allegedly opened a company and promised overseas jobs without obtaining proper authorisation. The CCB unit is investigating both cases. It may be recalled that Lawrence D'Souza, president of the Dakshina Kannada District Congress Labourers' Cell, called for a comprehensive investigation into a fraud case where more than 300 individuals seeking overseas employment from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and various regions of South India collectively lost over Rs 8 crore. He alleged that numerous job seekers paid amounts ranging from Rs 1.9 lakh to Rs 5 lakh for promised employment opportunities in New Zealand, Azerbaijan, Singapore, and other nations. In a related development, Avaneesh Shukla, protector of emigrants (POE) for Karnataka and Goa, under the ministry of external affairs, recently visited Mangaluru after receiving credible information regarding unauthorised interviews being conducted for overseas job placements. Meanwhile, Mangaluru City police commissioner on Monday, suspended two officers with immediate effect, pending inquiry for failing to take appropriate legal action against M/s Hireglow Elegant Overseas International (HEOI) Pvt Ltd, an authorised overseas job recruitment company, despite prior complaints and directions.
