Sulya: Picture Artist, Mohan Sona (64), a resident of Sullia who had been unwell with liver complications, passed away on Monday night in a hospital in Mangaluru. He had been hospitalized and receiving treatment for his condition, for some time.
After working at C.P.C.R.I in Vitla, Mohan Sona had recently retired and was famously recognized as one of the most popular artists in the region.
As a picture artist, Stage Actor, and Director, he was a people’s favourite.
He was praised for his superior performance in screenplays such as ‘Choma’and ‘Naale Yaarigu Illa’. The sculptures he created on the beachside at Karwar had also received widespread attention.
The deceased artist is survived by his wife, two children, and siblings.
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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.
