Two notorious accused arrested for theft, two-wheeler robberies in DK, Udupi districts
Suratkal: The Suratkal police have successfully apprehended two notorious individuals involved in a series of thefts and two-wheeler robberies across various police stations in DK (Dakshina Kannada) and Udupi districts.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Habib Hasan from Suratkal Krishnapur and Muhammad Faizal from Kodi, Ullal.
Providing details of the operation, Mangalore City Police Commissioner Kuldeep Kumar R Jain stated on Monday that the arrested accused were found in possession of gold jewelry worth Rs 12,48,550 and two-wheelers worth Rs 1,34,000. The recovery of these items has led to the detection of 13 cases related to chain thefts and two-wheeler robberies spanning the two districts.
Notably, Habib Hasan has a previous criminal record and was implicated in over 35 cases under the jurisdiction of different police stations in both districts. Similarly, Muhammad Faizal faced charges in 15 cases and had served time in jail for one of them, being released in April.
The accused were presented before the First Additional CJM (Chief Judicial Magistrate) Court of the city on June 24, where the court ordered a 14-day judicial custody.
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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
