Udupi: The Deputy Inspector General of Police Dr. Chandragupta has issued an order to transfer the Sub-Inspectors of police in the Mangaluru West Zone with immediate effect.
As per the order, S.I Ravi Basappa Karagi of Udupi City police station transferred to Ajekar police station, S.I Niranjan Hegde of Hebri police station to Yellapur police station of Uttara Kannada district, S.I Mahantesh Jaba Gowda of Sringeri police station to Hebri police station, S.I Sakthivelu of Udupi traffic police station to Shirva police station. Meanwhile, S.I Puneet Kumar B.E, who was released from CSP unit and was awaiting for a posting in western zone office was posted at the Udupi City police station.
In addition S.I Laxman of Udupi District cen Police Station was transferred to Ajekar Station, S.I Madhu B.E of Kota Station was transferred to Shankaranarayana police station, S.I Dilip GR was transferred from Sullia police station to Karkala rural police station.
Furthermore, S.I Sudha Prabhu from Malpe police station was transferred to Kota station, S.I Anil B.M. from Hiriydaka station was transferred to Siddhapur police station, and from Padubidri police station S.I Purushotham A. was transferred to Kaup station.
An order has been issued to transfer the above-mentioned Sub-inspectors, with immediate effect.
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Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
