Udupi: Police raid bar, detain students
Udupi (PTI), Police conducted a raid at a bar in Manipal of Udupi district after pictures and videos of a party shared by students went viral on Instagram.
The gathering took place within the jurisdiction of Manipal police station where students were found smoking hookah, consuming alcohol and partying without proper permission at a local bar in Vidyanagar near Manipal.
The students had posted images of the party on their Instagram profiles. Later, during their weekend patrolling, the police led by the Manipal circle inspector raided the bar and detained the students for questioning.
The owner of the bar has been charged for allowing a DJ party without the necessary permission, police sources said.
The police have identified that the students involved in the incident are from various parts of the country and are studying at a prestigious college in Manipal. Further investigation is on, sources said.
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Udupi: Vikram Gowda killed in ANF ‘encounter’ in Hebri
Udupi: Vikram Gowda, a prominent Naxal leader, was killed in a gunfight with the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) near Seethanbailu in Kabbinakadu, Hebri, Karkala taluk, on Monday night.
According to reports, Naxal movement had been observed in the Hebri region over the past few days. Acting on these inputs, the ANF had intensified combing operations in the area. On Monday night, a group of five Naxalites reportedly arrived near Seethanbailu to collect rations when they were intercepted by the ANF team.
A gun battle ensued during which Vikram Gowda was fatally shot. The remaining four members of the group fled into the forest, evading capture.
The ANF has resumed its combing operations in the area and continues its search for the escaped Naxalites. Further details are awaited from official sources.
