Mangaluru: The former Chairman of Bharath Cooperative bank, founding president of the Billava’s Mahamandal and Kudroli Gokarnatheshwara Temple’s Developmental Committee president, Mulki Jaya C Suvarna (82) passed away in Java Mumbai on Wednesday morning.

The Mangalore-based hotelier in Mumbai, Jaya C Suvarna had been greatly involved in Social, educational, and religious activities. As the president of the Mumbai Bharath cooperative Bank, he was the epitome of progress. A close friend of the former Minister B Janardhan Poojary, he held good rapport and bond with all communities.

He has also established the Billava’s Manor (Bhavan) in Mumbai and the Mahamandal Bhavan (Council Manor) at Mulki.

The last rites of the deceased will be conducted on Wednesday, 21 October at 3 pm in Mumbai. He is survived by his wife and four sons.

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Bajpe: Police have arrested a youth for allegedly posting derogatory and defamatory content against the Bajpe police on social media.

The arrested accused has been identified as Abhishek M. (23), a resident of Katipalla, Surathkal.

According to the police, Abhishek posted a photograph of Bajpe Nisarga Hotel on his Instagram account mr_a_titude_22, alleging that accused persons in a murder case under the jurisdiction of the Bajpe police station were being treated “like royalty” by the police and were being served beef meals from the hotel every day. In his post, he further accused the police of colluding with criminals and misusing their authority, stating that public trust in the police was being betrayed.

Following which, the Bajpe police registered a case and arrested the accused.

Police records reveal that Abhishek is already facing multiple criminal cases. A case of murder, attempt to murder, assault and robbery has been registered against him at the Surathkal police station. At the same time, a robbery case has also been registered at the Kaup police station.

After his arrest, Abhishek was handed over to the custody of the CEN police for further investigation. He was later produced before a court, police said.