Beware! Sharing mischievous messages on WhatsApp, FB may land you in jail

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August 25, 2016

Mangaluru, Aug 25: Forwarding or sharing messages, memes or videos containing derogatory content, unverified information or rumours on any social media platform may lead to your arrest under Section 505 of Indian Penal Code.

1socialmediaMangaluru City Police Commissioner M Chandra Sekhar has warned that penal action will be taken against persons who are misusing social networking sites like Facebook and popular smartphone messenger WhatsApp to create disturbance in society.

Mr. Chandra Sekhar told reporters that unverified information and mischievous messages were being circulated through WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and other social media networks. “We are closely monitoring these mediums. If we find anything offensive, then we will register criminal cases against such persons,” he said.

The top cop said that people should be careful while forwarding messages and information received by them. “If people find questionable content, then they should forward it to the police. We will take action,” he said adding that the creator of mischievous messages and those forwarding them can be booked.

Police will make use of evidence available in the digital form to book such offenders, he said adding that there is a provision to register suo-moto case against such mischief mongers. He also said that the police are in the process of charge-sheeting three persons in different cases that took place in April, where the accused spread rumours on social media platform in order to create tension in society.

What is IPC 505?

Section says whoever makes, publishes or circulates any statement, rumour or report (b) with intent to cause, or which is likely to cause, fear or alarm to the public, or to any section of the public whereby any person may be induced to commit an offence against the State or against the public tranquillity; or (c) with intent to incite, or which is likely to incite, any class or community of persons to commit any offence against any other class or community, shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to six to three years or with fine, or with both.

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shanu
 - 
Friday, 26 Aug 2016

may be only for non cheddis.
We have seen so many hatred/vulgar comments and texts live speeches also raised so many police complaints against but till now no action had been taken against cheddis.

Satyameva jayate
 - 
Friday, 26 Aug 2016

Yes any people forwarding message against chaddeez will be punished...

SK
 - 
Thursday, 25 Aug 2016

Ahmed , Vinod rightly said..... the originator should be severely punished .....

Ahmed K. C.
 - 
Thursday, 25 Aug 2016

Persons who create and start such messages have to be severely punished.

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March 10,2020

Mangaluru, Mar 10:  Country’s economic condition is not permanent. All young entrepreneurs can be forward looking persons, because all bad times are followed by good times. In fact, it is good time to start your own industry, said Nitte Deemed to be University Chancellor Dr. N Vinaya Hegde. 

Addressing the gathering after inaugurating a three-day entrepreneurship symposium organized by Mangalore University and Department of M. Com and MBA, University Evening College at University College Mangalore here on Monday, he said that entrepreneurship is something you enjoy. You should belief that there is something in you to achieve your area of choice. You should get pleasure out of it. 

Ex-MLC Capt. Ganesh Karnik believed that our population is definitely a resource, but symposiums are needed to convert ideas to implementation. Coastal Karnataka is best example for successful entrepreneurship in health, education sector, he added. 

Presiding over the function, Mangalore University Vice Chancellor Prof. P Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya said that students should be universally compassionate before being an entrepreneur. There will be challenges, failures in entrepreneurship. One should trust himself, and should have courage and confidence to be innovative. One should have aspiration and passion for excellence, he added.

Young scientist, international awardee Swasthik Padma was felicitated on the occasion. Evening college Principal Dr. Ramakrishna B M, Coordinator  Dr. Yathish Kumar were present among others. Kavya P Hegde mastered the ceremony, Venkatesh Nayak presented vote of thanks.

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May 18,2020

Mangaluru, May 18: The coastal city of Mangaluru and other parts of twin districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi are receiving heavy rain coupled with lightning and thunder.

The rain, which started in the wee hours, continued to lash for hours. It brought much relief from the sweltering heat.

Waterlogged roads in different parts of Mangaluru cause inconvenience to motorists. The clouds were so dark that the drivers were forced to switch on the headlights while driving vehicles in the morning.

The IMD has predicted heavy rain in the coastal Karnataka for next two days.

Lighting claims a life

Meanwhile, a youth died after lightning struck him at Paduyenagudde in Katpadi of Udupi district on Sunday late night. The deceased was identified as Bharat. Though he was rushed to the hospital, he failed to respond to the treatment.

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May 2,2020

Mangaluru, May 2: Ibrahim Musliyar Bekal, a prominent Muslim religeous leader in coastal Karnataka has urged the Dakshina Kannada district administration not to end the covid-19 lockdown before the end of the blessed month of Ramadan. 

The appeal comes in the wake of reports that the state government may allow opening of clothe shops during the month of Ramadan to felicitate Muslims for Eid shopping.

"Muslims in the district have completely cooperated with the district administration in making the lockdown sucessfull. They have refrained from going to mosque even for Juma and Taraveeh during Ramadan. Such a lockdown is necessary to contain the pandemic," said Musliyar, who is also the Khazi of Udupi and Chikkamagaluru.

If the district administration withdraws lockdwon or relaxes it, people in large numbers may storm cloth shops wherein it physical distancing will be difficult, Musliyar warned.

He said that Muslims in the region have decided to observe Eid ul Fitr, a festival which marks the end of the blessed month, in a simple way maintaining physical distance. Hence the lockdown should be relaxed only after the festival, he suggested.

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