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Mangaluru: Youth wanted in 16 criminal cases arrested along with 2 associates

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August 24, 2016

Mangaluru, Aug 24: 30-year-old Vijay, wanted in at least 16 criminal cases, has finally been arrested by the Mangaluru South Police along with two of his associates.

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Mangaluru City Police Commissioner M. Chandra Sekhar told reporters on Wednesday that Vijay alias Monkey Stand Vijay was among 150 most wanted persons in the city. The other two arrested are Melrick alias Melrick D'Souza (20) and Praveen alias Chotu (23).

The all three arrested were working at a sugar factory in Raibag, Mr. Chandra Sekhar said. The police had been to Madikeri, Mysuru and other places in search of Vijay and his alleged associates. The police earlier had arrested five of his alleged associates.

The Mangaluru South Police had been looking for Vijay since May 16 after an attempt was made to murder Sandeep Shetty at Marnamikatta. Vijay had been released on bail a few days before he allegedly assaulted Sandeep Shetty with the help of his alleged associates.

Keeping a close watch on the movements of Vijay, Police Inspector Belliyappa and constables Manoj Kumar and Sunil Pereira obtained clue of Vijay's presence in Bekkeri village in Raibag taluk in Belagavi district. They went to the village and arrested the trio on Tuesday night.

Mr. Chandra Sekhar said that Vijay was involved in 16 criminal cases, including cases of murder, attempt to murder, rioting and robbery. Melrick D'Souza was involved in five cases and Chotu three cases.

He said that they will book those who gave shelter to Vijay and also those who financed his criminal activities. He commended the work of Mr. Belliyappa and constables Manoj Kumar and Sunil Pereira and announced a cash reward of Rs. 10,000 for them.

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Satyameva jayate
 - 
Thursday, 25 Aug 2016

Naren and Viren .....please come in

Abu Afhaam
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Thursday, 25 Aug 2016

Mr. Chandrashekar sir, i think this time you forgot your famous Goonda Act. Oh sorry !!! Vijay is not a muslim, i understand your stand on this.

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April 27,2020

Madikeri, Apr 27: Four labourers, who were travelling to Kerala via Makutta on foot, were stopped by Karnataka Forest Department officials and handed over to police.

Police said on Monday that the labourers identified as Anish, Radhakrishna, Shrinil and Prabhakar, who were working in the Coffee plantations in Chembellur and Ontiyangadi. As the roads to Kerala were sealed following lockdown, they were held up in the district.

The forest guards, who spotted them walking through the forest area, brought them back to the town as per the directions of the higher officials last evening. DCF Shivashankar, ACF Konerira Roshni and Ranger Arun Kumar were present.

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May 24,2020

Udupi, May 24: As many as 23 people tested positive for coronavirus in Udupi in past 24 hours, according to the latest bulletin released by the health and family welfare department.

While 18 were tested positive till noon, five more tested postive by evening.

With this the total number of covid-19 cases in the district rose to 76 including a death. Three have recovered. There 72 active cases.

Among 23 fresh cases, many had reportedly come from Maharashtra. A 44-year-old woman had returned from UAE. A 26-year-old man returned from Telangana.

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May 31,2020

Mangaluru, May 31: Eminent social worker, former Principal of School of Social Work Dr Olinda Pereira, passed away on Sunday.

She was 95.

Mahatma Gandhi Peace awardee Pereira promoted Women’s Education and Development in several States. She has left an indelible mark in the state of Karnataka, India and overseas.

Dr Olinda Pereira publications include: Understanding Children – 1,2,3, Sallak Publications – 1974; Adjustment and its Correlates among Pre-adolescents – Preeti Publications – 1977; Domestic Workers Struggle For Life-A.T.C Publications – 1985.

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