Udupi: A 68-year-old Ex-Navy employee allegedly stabbed himself to death at his Ford car in Manipal.

The victim has been identified as Lakshmindra Nagar resident Valivera Luis. The Ex-serviceman took this extreme step near his relative’s home at Manipal late on last night. But the incident came to light this afternoon.

“Luis stabbed in his abdomen with a knife. While a death note has been recovered from the spot, it read “I am responsible for my death,” Manipal police informed.

Udupi District Superintendent of Police Lakshman Nimbaragi, senior police officials visited the spot and carried out the investigation.

Manipal police have registered a case regarding this.



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Bengaluru (PTI): The state government on Thursday decided to give a 14 month extension to Karnataka DGP M A Saleem.

Saleem was supposed to retire in June this year.

A notification issued by the Karnataka government granted him an extension till August 29, 2027.

"Dr M A Saleem, IPS, Director General and Inspector General of Police (Head of the Police Force), Karnataka, Bengaluru is continued as Director General and Inspector General of Police (Head of the Police Force), Karnataka, Bengaluru till 29-08-2027 or until further orders, whichever is earlier," the government notification said.

Saleem is the 43rd DGP of Karnataka, who assumed charge on May 21, 2025 replacing Alok Mohan following his retirement.