Mangaluru police crackdown on 'fake' media IDs, stickers
Mangaluru, Mar 21 (PTI): Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal directed the traffic police to identify and take action against the misuse of fake media identity cards and stickers on vehicles.
Responding to a representation submitted by the Dakshina Kannada District Working Journalists’ Association on Friday, which called for strict measures to curb such misuse, the Commissioner assured swift action.
The association also stressed the need to ensure the safety of journalists while they perform their duties.
Recent incidents of fake media ID misuse have been reported in the city.
Notably, a fake media ID card was found in a vehicle involved in multiple accidents near Kodialbail on Thursday night.
According to the association, several vehicles displaying fake media and press stickers have been spotted in the region, raising concerns about their potential use for illegal activities.
The association urged authorities to conduct thorough checks on vehicles using fake media stickers and to ensure that genuine journalists can carry out their work without fear or hindrance.
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Tension in Koppal village over Ambedkar flag during fair; five arrested
Koppal: Tension prevailed in Halwarti village of Koppal taluk after a clash reportedly broke out between members of Dalit and upper-caste communities over the hoisting of an Ambedkar flag during the Beeralingeshwara fair.
According to police, a verbal argument between youths from the two communities escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to unrest in the village.
In a related development, it has been alleged that members of the upper-caste community entered the house of a Dalit youth, identified as Gavisiddappa Hosamani, damaged the door and vandalised the front portion of the house.
As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.
Police said a complaint has been registered at the Koppal Rural Police Station and five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigation is under way.
