Mangaluru: The Mangaluru South anti-rowdy squad arrested a dreaded and desperate criminal Mohammed Rafiq alias Nappate Rafiq (29) at KC Road here on Thursday.

Based on specific information, the assistant police commissioner of Mangaluru south sub-division anti-rowdy squad led the operation.

Recently, he had illegally entered into a flat at Kuthar Padavu in Someshwar village, hurled abuses at the woman in the flat and threatened to kill her.

In total, the rowdy owns thirteen cases including three cases of murder and kidnap. An arrest warrant is pending against Rafiq in Puttur town and Puttur rural police station. He was fleeing without attending court.

ACP - Mangaluru South anti-rowdy squad, Ullal police, and the anti-rowdy team were part of the operation.

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Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.

Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.

Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.