Close liquor shops in DK Police limits till May 3, M’luru Commissionerate limits till May 4: DC
Mangaluru: As precautionary measure in the backdrop of the murder of rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty, Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan has ordered the closure of all liquor shops within Mangaluru Police Commissionerate limits as well as Dakshina Kannada District Police jurisdiction limits.
While shops under the jurisdiction limits of Mangaluru Police Commissionerate are to remain closed till 6 am on Sunday, May 4, the DC has said. He has added that shops within Dakshina Kannada District Police jurisdiction limits will be closed till 6 am on Saturday, May 3.
Speaking on the incident and the outcome, the senior officer said that the murder of Shetty has created tension across the district. Officers are making efforts to maintain peace by ensuring there is no violation of law, he added.
Muhilan spoke of the possibility of violence across Dakshina Kannada district at the hands of miscreants who consume intoxicants and clarified that he was issuing the order for closure of the shops as District Magistrate following the proposals by the Mangaluru City Police Commissioner and the Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police.
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
