Nobody allowed to hold protests in Mangaluru till Dec 20 : Police Commissioner tells Vartha Bharati
Mangaluru: Dr. PS Harsha, Mangaluru City Police Commissioner on Wednesday added that no organisation, political party or other entities will be allowed to organise or hold protests in the city on December 19-20. The Police Commissioner had earlier in the day imposed prohibitory orders under section 144 of CrPC starting 9:00 pm on Wednesday till midnight of December 20.
Speaking to Vartha Bharati, Dr. Harsha confirmed that the prohibitory orders were imposed to maintain the law and order in the city.
When asked about a message that is being widely shared on local social media groups claiming protest on December 19 outside DC Office in the city by SKSSF, the Police Commissioner added that no organisation, political parties will be allowed to hold protests when the prohibitory orders are in place.
He also added that the department will take note and initiate action against those spreading such messages on social media platforms detailing about protests or demonstrations during the period when the prohibitory orders are in place.
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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.
