Mangaluru: Police warns against spreading fake messages on social media about protests in city
Mangaluru: Dr. PS Harsha, Mangaluru City Police Commissioner on Wednesday warned people against spreading and forwarding rumors and fake messages against the protests in the city against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Several organisations have planned to stage protests in the city on December 20 and 23 against the controversial Act.
Dr. Harsha while addressing a press conference at the office City Police Commissioner on Wednesday added that strict action will be taken against those found to be spreading fake messages on social media platforms against the protests.
He added that various organisations had planned to stage protests in the city on December 20 and 23 and later they have cancelled the plans. He warned against spreading fake messages in this regard and added that the department will initiate action against those found violating the instruction.
He further added that the department has only given permissions to seven organisations for the protests in the city in this regard.
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Karnataka: College student dies by suicide in Dharwad, 3 policemen suspended
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): A college student allegedly died by suicide here, following which three policemen were suspended over allegations of harassment linked to his death by the victim's family.
Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25 during an anti-drug drive, police said on Wednesday.
He hailed from Belur village in Bagalkot district, but was staying with his friends at a rented accommodation in Girinagar area of Dharwad city, police said.
Among the 18 students tested, Aditya was among the 10 who had tested negative for ganja consumption and was subsequently released.
Some of his roommates, however, tested positive.
According to police, Aditya's family alleged that despite testing negative, he was harassed by police. They also claimed some policemen demanded Rs 2,000 to settle the matter and threatened legal action if he failed to pay.
He had called his mother asking for money, but she could not arrange it immediately, the family claimed.
On Monday night, Aditya allegedly died by suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at his rented accommodation, with his family alleging police harassment and pressure over demand for money drove him to the extreme step, a senior police officer said.
Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar told PTI that an unnatural death case has been registered at Vidyagiri police station. Three policemen have been suspended over the allegations, and further investigation is underway.
