15 arrested in Mangaluru mob lynching case; Over 25 suspects believed involved
Mangaluru: The Mangaluru Rural Police have arrested 15 individuals in connection with the alleged mob lynching of an unidentified man near Bhatra Kallurti Temple in Kudupu on April 27. The case, which initially began as an investigation into an unnatural death, has now developed into a murder probe involving charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Based on a complaint filed by Deepak Kumar (33), a resident of Kulasekhara, Mangaluru, police registered Crime No. 37/2025 at the Mangaluru Rural Police Station against 19 named individuals. Sections invoked include 103(2), 115(2), 189(2), 190, 191(1), 191(3), and 240 of the BNS, 2023. Investigators suspect the involvement of over 25 persons in total, and efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining accused.
The arrests follow intensive investigation, including the collection of CCTV footage from the vicinity, analysis of mobile tower data, and witness interrogation. The deceased, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was found near the temple premises around 5:30 PM on April 27. Initial observations revealed no major external injuries, prompting authorities to seek a post-mortem examination at Wenlock District Hospital.
The preliminary autopsy report submitted on April 28 cited internal bleeding and shock due to multiple blows to the back as the cause of death. Lack of timely medical intervention was also noted as a contributing factor.
Police have established that the man was brutally assaulted around 3:00 PM during a cricket match near the temple grounds. He was allegedly attacked with sticks, fists, and kicks by a group of individuals. Despite attempts by bystanders to intervene, the assault continued until the victim collapsed.
The arrested individuals are as follows:
Sachin T (26), son of Late Taranath, Nadumane House, Thiruvail Village
Devadas (50), son of Late Lingappa Poojary, Nadumane, Thiruvail Village
Manjunath (32), son of Mallikarjun, Mangala Nagar
Saideep (29), son of Harish, Subramanya Nagar, Neermarga
Nitesh Kumar @ Santosh (33), son of Late Vishwanath, Mangala Nagar
Dheekshith Kumar (32), son of Vishwanath, Kudupu Katte
Sandeep (23), son of Basavarajappa Haveri, Vamanjoor
Vivian Alvares (41), son of Vijay Alvares, Protasaf Colony
Sridatta (32), son of Late Ananth, Kudupukatte
Rahul (23), son of Ramesh, Bejai
Pradeep Kumar (35), son of Mohan Das, Jyothi Nagar
Manish Shetty (21), son of Satish Shetty, Padavu Village
Dhanush (31), son of Late Sadashiva, Kudupukatte
Dheekshith (27), son of Devappa, Kulasekhara
Kishore Kumar (37), son of Subrahmanya Acharya, Kudupu
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Mangaluru airport issues advisory to passengers, heightens security measures
Mangaluru: In response to recent cross-border attacks by Pakistan and rising tensions along the international boundary, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has directed airports across India to enhance security protocols. As part of this nationwide alert, Mangaluru International Airport has intensified surveillance, and introduced secondary ladder point checks (LPSC).
Explaining about the new protocol, Jaideep Shenoy, Public Relations Officer at Mangaluru International Airport, said that the secondary ladder point security check involves a second round of frisking. Passengers will first undergo standard checks by the CISF at the security checkpoint. Before boarding the aircraft, either via a boarding bridge or a bus, they will be subjected to an additional frisking by airline staff at the gate. Shenoy emphasized that the LPSC is a standard security measure implemented at all airports.
He also urged travelers to stay updated by checking the airport’s official social media channels for accurate and timely information.
In light of circulating reports regarding restrictions on visitor entry, Shenoy clarified that the entry of visitors into the terminal has always been restricted. Visitors may accompany passengers up to the departure gates or receive them at the arrival gates, as per existing rules.
In an advisory issued on Friday, Mangaluru International Airport urged passengers to arrive well in advance of their scheduled departures to accommodate extended security checks, and to cooperate with airport and security personnel.
The airport authorities also urged people not to share any unverified information.
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