Mangaluru: Traffic diversion announced between Pumpwell - Kankanady for seven months
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Mangaluru: The city police have announced temporary traffic diversions between Pumpwell Circle and Kankanady Bypass owing to ongoing road development work, which will continue until April 15, 2026 (seven months).
According to the notification, during the first and second phases of the development work, one side of the two-way road between Karavali Junction and Pumpwell will temporarily operate as a one-way route for vehicle movement. Similarly, the Pumpwell to Kankanady Old Road–Kankanady Junction stretch will also function as a one-way road during this period.
Parking on both sides of these stretches has been strictly prohibited for all types of vehicles.
Vehicles coming from Padil and Thokkottu towards Karavali Junction via Pumpwell Circle must take the Kankanady Old Road, proceed to Kankanady Junction, and then turn right towards Karavali Junction. Vehicles coming from Falnir Road and Valencia Road towards Pumpwell must go straight from Kankanady Junction to Karavali Junction, and then turn right towards Pumpwell Circle.
The notification was issued by the Mangaluru City Police Commissioner, who urged motorists to cooperate and follow the revised routes until the completion of the development work.
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Youngster attacked by gang in Koppal: FIR against 30 people; three arrested
Koppal: Police in Koppal City station limits have registered a case against more than 30 people and arrested three in connection with an alleged assault on a youngster over his relationship.
According to the complaint, Sameer Ahmed Moolimani (22), who works at a mobile agency, was sitting at a hotel with his girlfriend around 8:30 pm on May 6 when a group of youngsters approached him and asked his identity. He said that he was attacked after informing them about the relationship.
Sameer said in his complaint: “They blindfolded me, took me on a bike towards the Hospet side of the national highway, and assaulted me. They asked me, ‘Do you love a Hindu girl?’ They also threatened me, saying, ‘If I am seen with her again, I will not leave you alive.’"
He also stated that after the assault, he was blindfolded and later left near the district hospital.
Police have registered a case at Koppal City police station against more than 30 people, including the girl’s brothers Ashish and Nilesh. Three people have been arrested so far, and investigation is in progress.
