Mangaluru: In the wake of forthcoming Lok Sabha elections over 200 rowdy sheeters of the city were summoned by the Mangaluru City Commissionerate at the Police Parade Ground in the city on Thursday 14 March.

City Police Commissioner Sandeep Patil warned history sheeters against indulging in any illegal or criminal activities ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

According to the reports more than 1000 cases are registered against these 200 rowdy sheeters across 20 police stations in Dakhsina Kannada.

Speaking to reporters after the parade, Sandeep Patil added that these rowdy sheeters have been involved in several cases across the district hence they were summoned and warned that their movements will be constantly watched and tracked by the police department.

Advising them to live a normal lifelike other ordinary citizens, Patil said that their names will be removed from the watch list of the police if they detect no criminal and illegal movements.

“Police department will not tolerate any kind of unrest during the elections. Strictest actions will be taken against those who are involved in any illegal activities” Patil warned.

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Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.

Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.

The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.

However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.

Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.

The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.

Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.

Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.

SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.