Mangaluru: Sale of cigarettes is prohibited near schools-colleges. If such cases are found, the public can take photograph and send to police through Whatsapp so that police can take action. Besides, the department will try to implement the COTPA Act more effectively, DCP Hanumantharaya said.
The DCP was responding to a citizen's question on phone-in programme in the police commissioner's office today.
Responding to a complaint that auto rickshaws near Deralakatte were charging high price, DCP Hanumantharaya said, "There were a lot of hospitals in Deralakatte where people from outside districts also come to visit hospitals. The auto drivers charge more rent from them also. I will instruct to install rate cards at Auto Parks regarding this, DCP Hanumantharaya ordered.
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Koppal: Police in Koppal City station limits have registered a case against more than 30 people and arrested three in connection with an alleged assault on a youngster over his relationship.
According to the complaint, Sameer Ahmed Moolimani (22), who works at a mobile agency, was sitting at a hotel with his girlfriend around 8:30 pm on May 6 when a group of youngsters approached him and asked his identity. He said that he was attacked after informing them about the relationship.
Sameer said in his complaint: “They blindfolded me, took me on a bike towards the Hospet side of the national highway, and assaulted me. They asked me, ‘Do you love a Hindu girl?’ They also threatened me, saying, ‘If I am seen with her again, I will not leave you alive.’"
He also stated that after the assault, he was blindfolded and later left near the district hospital.
Police have registered a case at Koppal City police station against more than 30 people, including the girl’s brothers Ashish and Nilesh. Three people have been arrested so far, and investigation is in progress.
