Karwar, July 25: Deputy Commissioner Prabhuling Kavalikatti, who also serves as the chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority in Uttara Kannada District, issued an order declaring holidays to schools and PU Colleges in the district for July 25 in response to the prevailing weather conditions.

The decision entails the closure of all Anganwadi centers, government schools, private schools, aided primary and high schools, as well as PU colleges in the region for the day. This step has been taken to safeguard students, teachers, and staff from any potential risks arising from the incessant rains.

The coastal Karnataka districts, including Uttara Kannada, have been experiencing persistent and heavy rainfall, necessitating the issuance of a red alert by the meteorological department. The alert applies to the entire coastal region, encompassing Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada districts.

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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.