Animal sacrifice videos found on Ram Sene leader Prasad Attavar’s mobile: Case registered
Mangaluru: Videos of animal sacrifice have been found on the mobile phone of Ram Sene leader Prasad Attavar, who was arrested in connection with the vandalism at a unisex salon near KSRTC bus stop, Bejai in the city. Following this, a case has been registered against him at Barke police station.
The police have obtained a video in which an animal is sacrificed in front of a Shakti deity, and its blood is smeared on the photos of complainants Snehamayi Krishna and RTI activist Gangaraju. It is alleged that the sacrifice was performed to empower them spiritually.
The matter has been brought to the attention of the City Police Commissioner, senior officers, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Based on a complaint filed by Kadri Police Inspector Somashekhar, a case was registered at Barke police station late on Thursday night.
It is alleged that Prasad Attavar had transferred money to Ananth Bhat for performing the animal sacrifice. As a result, another FIR has been registered against both Prasad Attavar and Ananth Bhat.
Speaking to reporters, Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal stated that during the examination of Prasad Attavar’s mobile phone, several videos were found. One of them reportedly shows the sacrifice of five sheep in a temple. It is believed that the sacrifice was performed for the benefit of Snehamayi Krishna and Gangaraju.
“We are investigating who Ananth Bhat is and where the sacrifice took place. According to preliminary information, the sacrifice was performed for Snehamayi Krishna and Gangaraju. Therefore, a suo motu case has been registered,” the commissioner added.
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South zone finalists announced at WAVES VFX challenge in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The South Zone round of the WAVES VFX Challenge took place today in Bengaluru, organized by the Association of Bangalore Animation Industry (ABAI).
The day-long competition brought together talented participants from across southern India, with the goal of selecting top finalists who will go on to represent the region at the national finals next month during the WAVES Summit in Mumbai.
Finalists were selected in three categories:
Student Category
Winner: Soumya Das
Runner-up: Gagan HP
Professional Category
Winner: Mohamad Javeed
Runner-up: S Sai Chandan
Enthusiasts Category
Winner: Gagan Ajai
Over 1,500 entries were received from students, working professionals, and VFX enthusiasts, all centered around the theme “Super Hero Power.” Out of these, 14 entries were shortlisted to compete in today’s final round. One winner and one runner-up from each category were chosen to represent the South Zone in Mumbai.
ABAI Secretary R.K. Chand appreciated the strong participation and encouraged industry professionals to attend the Mumbai summit, which will host well-known personalities from films, advertising, and creative sectors. He also mentioned that the WAVES Challenge was recently launched in Bengaluru by Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Sagar Gulati, Director of the School of Creative Design and Information Technology at Jain (Deemed-to-be University), the zonal partner for the competition.
The day also featured two special sessions led by industry experts. Vijay Selvam from the global VFX studio MPC held a masterclass titled “Concept Reality,” where he discussed lighting, animation, compositing, and photorealistic effects. Students got the chance to interact with him during a Q&A session.
Another session was conducted by Rakesh H, Lead Head at The Mill, who spoke about how visual effects are used in advertising. Nearly 100 students attended these sessions, gaining valuable industry insights and learning opportunities.
