Police commissioner P S Harsha appeals to people to send videos of riots for investigation

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December 23, 2019

Mangaluru, Dec 23: City police commissioner P S Harsha requested public to share videos or photos regarding the violence in the city on December 19 for further investigation. In a tweet he said, "I appeal to public who have any photo or video content regarding riots that happened in Mangaluru city on 19th Dec to mail it to [email protected] or send a WhatsApp message on 9480802327.

I appeal to public who have any photo or video content regarding riots that happened in mangaluru city on 19th dec to mail it to [email protected] or send a WhatsApp message on 9480802327
It would help investigation team in upholding the truth..

— Harsha IPS CP Mangaluru City (@compolmlr) December 23, 2019

It would help the investigation team in upholding the truth, he said. Police said the prohibitory orders will continue to be in force in the city till Monday midnight.

Protest over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 turned violent in Bunder area in the city, claiming two lives in police firing.

The First Information Reprot (FIR) submitted by police to the II Judicial Magistrate First Class Court on Thursday night has named the two persons who died in the police firing as accused. Jaleel has been shown as Accused No. 3 and Nuseen as Accused No. 8.

It said that the two died of injuries after the police opened fire in the air to control the mob. According to police they opened fire in the air to protect public life and property.

The police opening fire has come under sharp criticism. The Muslim Central Committee of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi and the Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular) who have condemned it have said that it was unwarranted. The committee and the Congress have demanded a judicial probe into the firing.

Meanwhile, curfew was lifted in the jurisdiction of Mangaluru Police Commissionerate on Monday. However, prohibitory orders under Section 144 of IPC continue till 6 a.m. on December 24.

The city remained peaceful with normality returning on Monday.

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His teeam killed 2 innocent muslims..

how long they will be in power..the man who take salt must drink water one day.

Waaw who killed innocent people wants to know who has the videos. Don't send. If you send the next step is your arrest.

Wow

A commissioner who cannot control the Public of 25 people should leave his posts.

A commissioner who doesnt have the Proof even after cheddi spies who started the trouble should leave his posts.

were u not lying? ... Looks like learned from MODI and Godi University.

Hmm, we have some videos where police shoot people who are far away-standing & discuss their disappointments on why no one was killed...but i guess you already have those videos....

Mr. Commissioner know much better than public. not required from public.

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Mangaluru: Red sanders worth Rs 2 cr, 3 cars seized; 5 held

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January 10,2020

Mangaluru, Jan 10: A gang of smugglers, who were planning to illegally export 4,000 kg of red sandalwood worth Rs 2 crore through New Mangalore Port, were nabbed in a joint operation by the anti-rowdy squad of Mangaluru North sub-division and sleuths of Panambur police station.

The arrested have been identified as Tabrez (36), Lohith (35), Rakesh Shetty (44), Hussain kunhimonu (45) and Farooq (45).

Commissioner of Police Dr P S Harsha said that red sandalwood worth Rs 2 crore were seized from the accused.

The other seized properties from the arrested include a Maruti Brezza, Renault Pulse, Tata Ace, two plywood boxes and seven mobile phones valued Rs 19 lakh.

Based on a tip off, the police raided a godown on the road leading to Jokatte from Baikamlady Industrial Area and seized 4,000 kg of red sanders worth Rs 2 crore.

A case has been registered under Sections 50, 62, 80, 104 of Karnataka Forest Act and 144, 165 of Karnataka Forest Rules at the Panambur police station.

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JD(S) MLA B Satyanarayana passes away

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August 4,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 4: Janata Dal (Secular) leader and MLA Satyanarayana passed away today due to multiple organ failure. He was 67.

Satyanarayana was representing Tumakuru’s Sira constituency in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. He is survived by five daughters and one son.

It is learnt that he was suffering from multiple organ ailments from the past few days and was recently admitted to Manipal Hospital in the city. He breathed his last at 12:20 p.m.

He contested from JDS and worked three times as MLA and 2 times as MP. He was the chairman of KSRTC during the coalition government led by HD Kumaraswamy.

Former Prime Minister HD Devegowda mourned his death and said, “It is a shock to hear the demise of former minister and my close friend. We are friends from the past 3 decades and I cannot recall the days without him.”

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President DK Shivakumar said, “Satyanarayana was concerned for the farmers and he was a gentleman. Hearing the news hurts me and this is an irreparable loss to the political field.”

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Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah repatriates 177 stranded Kannadigas from Saudi Arabia

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July 30,2020

Jeddah: The first chartered flight for repatriation passengers from Jeddah to Bengaluru organized by Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah – Saudi Arabia was successfully landed at Bengaluru airport by 01.00 am on 19th July 2020.

Spice Jet (SG9884) departed from King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah by 05.00 pm local time with 177 stranded passengers which includes 12 Pregnant Woman, 3 infants, 44 Short term visa holders, 3 medical emergency patients and 115 migrate workers and labours from various districts of Karnataka state.

Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah, a registered charitable organization under Government of Karnataka & Indian Consulate Jeddah - Saudi Arabia, helping the Kannadigas overseas & in Karnataka State as well, has initiated major role for helping stranded Kannadigas to travel back to home. During Pandemic hundreds of stranded Kannadigas were approached to the forum and requested to arrange special chartered flight to Bengaluru from Jeddah.

Initiating from collecting the data of passengers, the forum’s special panel including its President Mr. Mohammed Mansoor, Secretary Mr. Peter Mascarenes, Vice Presidents Mr. Nasir Khurshid, Dr.Ashfaque Maniyar, Chief Coordinator Mr. Shaikh Saoud, Cultural Secretaries Mr. Arifulla Shariff and Mr. Rajesh Suvarna, Treasurer Mr. Habib Rahman and Press Secretary Mr. Baig, the forum’s members have worked very hard to conclude this task very successful.

The forum provided food packets as refreshment, complementary PPE kitsto each passenger as precaution against the spread of any infections while travelling and also guided all passengers by supporting them in Awdha portal (Saudi Passport Department) and Seva Sindhu portal registration of Government of Karnataka.

The official travel partner ITL Travel Management Company has rendered remarkable service to the passengers not only in ticketing but also supported with top priority in confirming the aircraft from SPICE JET and availed good service from ground staff at Jeddah Airport.

All passengers have reached safely to their homes after completing the 7 days institutional quarantine at Bengaluru. 100% passengers had NEGETIVE report on Covid-19 test made on arrival as well as after institutional quarantine.

In the press release published from the President, Mr. Mohammed Mansoor has expressed his prodigious gratitude to the Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia H. E. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Deputy Consul General of India - Jeddah Mr. Y Saber and Chief Minister of Karnataka State Shri B. S. Yediyurappafor providing necessary approvals and NOC for the chartered flight operation. He also conveyed his boundless appreciationto Shri B. Y. Raghavendra, Member of Parliament Shimoga District (Karnataka) for his swift support extended to the forum and as well to Dr. Aarathi Krishna, Ex-Deputy Chairperson – NRI Forum of Karnataka – Government of Karnataka for her significant guidance and support on completing this mission.

The forum has thanked all the officers in King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru for the facilities provided to the passengers. The Forum has thanked all passengers travelled for their calmness and also thanked to all other members of the forum, Staff of ITL Travels and SPICE JET for their tremendous support extended throughout the mission accomplishment.