Pilivesha to be allowed within temple premises
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada district administration has decided to allow tiger dance (Pilivesha) performances within the premises of temples during the Mangaluru Dasara and Navratri celebrations.
The decision was taken at the dharmika parishad meeting chaired by DK deputy commissioner K V Rajendra on Tuesday, official sources said.
Several temple committees had requested the administration to allow Pilivesha performances as they are an integral part of the Dasara festivities.
According to the sources, temple committees should ensure that all Covid-19 guidelines are strictly followed.
Only ten members will be allowed in each Pilivesha troupe. All other celebrations outside the temples, including fireworks, are banned.
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Mangaluru: Bajpe police arrests young man for alleged derogatory posts against police
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.
