‘Janata Curfew’ evokes good response in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi
Mangaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for ''Janata curfew'' to prevent coronavirus spread evoked a good response on Sunday in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.
Forgetting caste and creed, people in D.K district have been staying at home since 7 am to support the Janata Curfew. A week ago, the government had imposed restrictions on malls, theaters and public events.
Responding to the Prime Minister's call positively, all private and government buses, railways, rickshaws, taxis and air services have been shut down in the district. No vehicle is roaming on roads and petrol bunks did not open today. The Central Market, the State Bank locality, bus stops, railway stations in the city which always attracted attention from the people, have worn deserted look.
Similarly, Udupi roads are also deserted as there is no vehicular traffic. The bus stops are empty, auto rickshaws and cabs have remained off the roads. The mass Sunday prayers have also been cancelled in the churches as per bishop orders.
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Navy information leak to Pakistan: Udupi police arrest another accused Hirendra Kumar from Gujarat
Udupi: The Udupi police have arrested another accused in connection with a case involving employees of a Malpe–Cochin Shipyard limited allegedly sharing confidential information related to the Indian Navy with Pakistan in exchange for money.
The arrested accused has been identified as Hirendra Kumar, alias Bharat Kumar Khadayata (34), a resident of Kailas Nagar in Ananda taluk of Gujarat.
With this arrest, the total number of accused arrested in the case has risen to three. Earlier, on November 21, police arrested Rohit and Santri, both hailing from Uttar Pradesh. They are currently in judicial custody.
According to the police, Rohit and Santri were working in a joint venture company operating at the Malpe Shipyard.
A case was registered at the Malpe Police Station after it was found that confidential details, including a list of Indian Navy ship numbers and other sensitive information, were allegedly shared with Pakistan through WhatsApp, leading to illegal monetary gains.
Hirendra Kumar was arrested on December 21 by a team led by Karkala Sub-Division Assistant Superintendent of Police Harsha Priyamvada, the investigating officer in the case. Police stated that the accused had allegedly procured a mobile SIM card in his name for a fee and handed it over to the other accused for use in the illegal activity.
He was produced before the court, and further investigation is underway, police officials said.
