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India Today
3 days ago
- General
- India Today
36 to be exiled from coastal Karnataka district for repeat communal offences?
The Dakshina Kannada police, in coordination with the district administration, have identified 36 individuals for externment from the district limits following their repeated involvement in communal offences and activities that threaten public peace and order, official sources said on in the context of law and specifically within the Indian legal framework, refers to a preventive measure where authorities prohibit a person from entering a specific area or locality for a designated those identified are Arun Kumar Puttila, Bharath Kundelu, and Mahesh Shetty Timarodi. In total, 36 individuals have been named, including 15 Muslims, all of whom are reportedly involved in cases linked to communal violence and other criminal activities in the district. The individuals have been flagged by various police stations across the district based on their criminal history and involvement in communal disturbances, officials said. According to sources, recommendations for externment have been sent from police stations under Bantwal Rural, Bantwal Town, Vitla, Puttur Town and Rural, Uppinangady, Punjalkatte, Belthangady, Sullia, and Bellare externment process, governed under the Karnataka Police Act, is typically initiated against habitual offenders whose presence is deemed prejudicial to law and order.A senior police officer from the district said, 'The individuals shortlisted have a record of repeated communal offences, and the proposal for externment has been forwarded to the Deputy Commissioner for further legal process.'advertisementAmong those identified are persons ranging from their early twenties to mid-fifties. The list includes individuals previously arrested or chargesheeted in cases involving communal violence, unlawful assembly, and breach of peace, he said. Many are considered habitual offenders who have been under constant police watch, he to the officer, the externment, once approved, would bar these individuals from entering the district for a specified period, typically six months to a year. "This measure is preventive in nature, aimed at deterring the recurrence of communal tension, especially in sensitive areas," he move comes against the backdrop of rising concerns over communal polarisation in certain parts of the coastal district, which has witnessed repeated flare-ups over the past few final decision rests with the district magistrate after reviewing police reports, individual case files, and potential objections or representations from the accused parties, officials added. IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
The Hindu
04-05-2025
- The Hindu
Social media posts threatening life of two VHP leaders, case registered in Mangaluru
The police have taken suo motu notice of the two posts threatening life of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Dakshina Kannada Pranta Joint Secretary Sharan Pumpwell and VHP Puttur Pranta Convenor Bharath Kundelu. A post each threatening Mr. Pumpwell was seen in the comments section of Facebook pages of local news outlets -V4News and Suddi Puttur. The comment by one Sajow Cont on the V4News was, 'Next target sharan pumpwell, be ready to die'. In the post on Suddi Puttur, one Abdul Muneer said: 'Nest booking saran pumpeel'. Kavoor police have registered the case. In another post on Facebook, Mr. Kandelu was threatened of grievous attack by May 5. It was further stated in the post that the attack will be in revenge to the murder of Social Democratic Party of India activist Ashraf Kalai in Benjanpadavu in June 2017. Bantwal Rural Police have registered the case. Threat faced Two posts related to 30-year-old murder accused and former Bajarang Dal activist Suhas Shetty were made before and after Shetty's murder on May 1. One post was made in March, while another post was made a day after the murder. Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal told reporters on Saturday that authenticity of the two posts was being looked into, as there were lot of posts using fake accounts. Meanwhile, the social media monitoring cells of Mangaluru police stations have been activated and cases were being registering against those posting derogatory and inflammatory content on the social media. In the last few days, the police have registered a total of 14 cases. After identification of the person who had posted it, the city police will issue notices asking him/her to appear for inquiry before investigation officer, the police said.
