Judge Kadlur hails service of police personnel
Police Commemoration Day observation at Mangaluru
Mangaluru, October 21: Principal district and sessions court judge Kadlur Satyanaranayacharya hailed the role of police personnel in maintaining the internal security in the society.
Speaking at the Police Commemoration Day programme here on Sunday, the judge said that in the last year, 414 police personnel, officers and staff have lost their precious lives while serving the society in the country. Their service is ensuring the security and safety in the society is commendable. They were on duty for round-the-clock. If the people have been sleeping peacefully, it was because of the efforts of the police. If there was no police force in the society, the anti-social elements would have been ruling the roost in the society, he said.
Last year, two rowdy sheeters, with weapons, have tried to abduct a person in Gulbarga. But at that time, the police, without any weapons, had arrested the rowdy sheeters risking their lives. The police would not use their weapons as and when they want. The police have been working under mental and physical pressure. People should understand the working nature of the police department and cooperative with them to ensure law and order situation in the society, he said.
SP Dr. B.R. Ravikanthe Gowda listed out the martyr police personnel on the occasion. Deputy Commissioner Sasikanth Senthil, Police Commissioner T.R. Suresh, Judge Mallanna Gowda, Law and Order Division DCP Hanumantharaya, ACP Manjunath Shetty and others paid homage to the martyrs on the occasion.
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Draft voter list for Dakshina Kannada released: 51,815 new voters, 22,948 names deleted
Mangaluru: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the release of the draft voter list for Dakshina Kannada district as part of its 2025 voter list revision schedule. The draft, published on October 29, includes 51,815 new voters added and 22,948 names removed from the district’s list. A total of 28,827 corrections have also been made, according to officials.
The revision schedule allows citizens to raise claims and objections from October 29 to November 28. Special registration campaigns are scheduled at polling booths on November 9, 10, 23, and 24 to assist new voters in the registration process. All claims and objections will be addressed by December 24.
Voter Statistics by Constituency
The draft list outlines the following voter numbers across key constituencies in the district:
- Belthangadi: 2,32,269 voters
- Moodbidre: 2,10,211 voters
- Mangalore City North: 2,56,112 voters
- Mangalore City South: 2,53,407 voters
- Mangalore: 2,09,955 voters
- Bantwala: 2,29,236 voters
- Puttur: 2,16,821 voters
- Sullia: 2,09,261 voters
In addition, 19,905 voters between the ages of 18 and 19 have registered, while 23,894 voters in the district are above the age of 85. The list also includes 14,268 specially-abled voters, 258 NRI voters, and 514 service voters.
Voter Registration Process
New voters who turned 18 by January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1 of this year can apply for inclusion. Those eligible can register online through the Voter Helpline App (VHA) or on the ECI’s official website at [https://voters.eci.gov.in](https://voters.eci.gov.in). Applicants are required to submit proof of age, residence, and a passport-sized photograph.
Forms for Various Purposes
The ECI has issued specific forms to streamline the voter list update process:
- Form 6: For adding new voters and NRIs; can also be used to link Aadhaar to voter ID.
- Form 7: For deleting names from the list.
- Form 8: For updating address, personal details, and EPIC card information.
Residents can also visit polling booth officers, AC offices, and Tahsildar offices for assistance. Additional information can be accessed through [www.ecokarnataka.kar.nic.in](http://www.ecokarnataka.kar.nic.in), [https://voters.eci.gov.in](https://voters.eci.gov.in), and [www.dk.nic.in](http://www.dk.nic.in). Queries can also be directed to the ECI’s toll-free number 1950, as stated by the Dakshina Kannada District Commissioner’s office in the official release.
