Kundapur: Cobbler receives invitation to watch 2024 Republic Day parade in Delhi
Kundapur: Manikanta, a cobbler from Kundapura, has been extended a special invitation to witness the Republic Day Parade at the Red Fort in New Delhi on 26 January, 2024, as reported by Moneycontrol.com.
Manikanta, who has dedicated his life to repairing footwear at Kundapura's Shastri Circle, is a beneficiary of the Pradhan Mantri Swanidhi Scheme and has now become a local sensation due to this prestigious invite. He is eagerly awaiting for his maiden flight journey and is filled with excitment. He expressed, "I am very excited to travel by flight, as it is my first time flying. Furthermore, It makes me feel very special and happy that an ordinary cobbler like me was invited for the Republic Day event."
Manikanta had only witnessed the Republic Day Parade on television until this moment. In the meantime, the local municipality has come forward to make his travel arrangements. Manikanta further shared that he was anticipatedly waiting to watch the Republic Day parade from very close distance.
He further reveals that he continued his family's profession, as his father and grandfather were also cobblers. Local authorities confirmed that Manikanta has been repairing footwear and umbrellas for the past 25 years.
Manikanta,a native of Bhadravathi in Shivamogga district, has set up a Lidkar shop, which has helped him support his family. He is also a parent of two college going kids.
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Mangaluru: Bajpe police arrests young man for alleged derogatory posts against police
Bajpe: Police have arrested a youth for allegedly posting derogatory and defamatory content against the Bajpe police on social media.
The arrested accused has been identified as Abhishek M. (23), a resident of Katipalla, Surathkal.
According to the police, Abhishek posted a photograph of Bajpe Nisarga Hotel on his Instagram account mr_a_titude_22, alleging that accused persons in a murder case under the jurisdiction of the Bajpe police station were being treated “like royalty” by the police and were being served beef meals from the hotel every day. In his post, he further accused the police of colluding with criminals and misusing their authority, stating that public trust in the police was being betrayed.
Following which, the Bajpe police registered a case and arrested the accused.
Police records reveal that Abhishek is already facing multiple criminal cases. A case of murder, attempt to murder, assault and robbery has been registered against him at the Surathkal police station. At the same time, a robbery case has also been registered at the Kaup police station.
After his arrest, Abhishek was handed over to the custody of the CEN police for further investigation. He was later produced before a court, police said.
