Two-wheeler riders not allowed to have pillion riders in DK till normalcy returns: ADGP Alok Kumar
Says police monitoring activities of some organizations
Mangaluru: Karnataka ADGP (Law and Order) Alok Kumar on Thursday said the authorities were taking measures to bring life back to normalcy in Dakshina Kannada district after tension erupted following three murders of youngsters of different communities in less than 10 days last month.
Kumar also stated that the prohibitory orders that are in place during the night in the district will be withdrawn in a phased manner.
“For now we are restricting pillion riders on two-wheeler vehicles. Senior citizens, women, and children will be exempted from this restriction. We have directed the concerned authorities to not allow pillion riders on the two-wheeler.” Kumar added.
He was addressing the media reporters after speaking to top police officials of Mangaluru Police Commissionarate, Dakshina Kannada Police, and Udupi Police. He took stock of the situation, investigations so far, and security arrangements in the region following the serial murders.
Responding to a query about whether the prohibitory orders will be extended further, he added that the restrictions will remain in place for some time and will be phased out. He added that the idea of phasing out a two-three-hour duration of night curfew was discussed.
“The situation is calm in the district at the moment. People have been able to walk around peacefully since last week. We are also closing monitoring the movements of miscreants and are vigilant about it. That is why I have come to the district. I have also directed the police to treat criminals as criminals.” He added.
“The investigation into the recent murders is progressing and I am personally monitoring it. Our focus is not just on documentation, but on creating a fool-proof case. In the cases that took place previously, we have seen suspects getting bails and acquittals due to lack of evidence and inadequate investigations. We are tracking the investigation of all those cases including the Sharath Madival case, Pinky Nawaaz case, and others. Some organizations are also under our radar and we are monitoring them.” He added.
“We have further obtained police custody of six people arrested in Faazil murder case. A thorough investigation will be carried led by investigating officer Mahesh Kumar about the conspiracy. Four people have been arrested in the Praveen murder case more people are being questioned. We have not arrested any innocent in the case and we have picked up people after getting enough information about their involvement in the case.” He further added.
Mangaluru Police Commissioner N Shashikumar, DK SP Rishikesh Sonawane, Udupi SP Vishnuvardhan, and other senior police officials were present with Kumar during the press briefing.
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China launches online visa application system for Indian travellers starting today
New Delhi: The Chinese Embassy in India has rolled out a new online visa application system beginning Monday, aiming to make the visa process easier and faster for Indian travellers.
According to a report published by NDTV, the announcement was made by the Chinese Ambassador, who said that from December 22, 2025, applicants can fill out visa forms and upload all required documents online. The new facility can be accessed through the embassy’s official website, offering a more convenient way to apply without lengthy paperwork.
With this system, applicants will be able to complete most of the documentation online, reducing the time spent at the visa centre.
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The Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in New Delhi will continue to assist applicants alongside the online system. The centre functions Monday to Friday between 9 am and 3 pm and is located at the Shivaji Stadium Metro Station in Connaught Place. Applicants can also contact the centre by phone if needed. The information was shared by the envoy on his post on X, too.
According to an important notice issued by the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in New Delhi, applicants must now visit the official website of the centre to create or sign in to their accounts. After logging in, applicants are required to fill out the visa application form online and upload all necessary supporting documents through the portal.
As per the official notice, applicants must first create an account on the visa centre’s website, fill out the application form online, and upload all supporting documents. Before submitting their passport at the centre, they must ensure that their application status shows “online review completed” and that they have received the confirmation email.
The introduction of the online visa application system is seen as a step toward enhancing people-to-people exchanges and facilitating travel between India and China.
Recently, India also confirmed that the visa regime for Chinese nationals is now fully restored. Tourist visas, which were suspended after the 2020 border tensions, resumed globally in November 2025. Business visas had already restarted earlier.
As per the report, the resumption of visas is part of a series of "people-centric" confidence-building measures agreed upon by both sides in 2025, which also included the resumption of direct commercial flights in October 2025 and the revival of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra pilgrimage.
The move is expected to encourage tourism, business travel, and cultural exchange between the two countries.
