Sangh parivar activist arrested for recording video of neighbor woman while taking bath
Cops blamed for filing weak case
Mangaluru: A Sangh Parivar activist was arrested by the Mulki Police on Wednesday after he was allegedly caught recording a video of his neighbor woman while she was bathing. The accused, identified as Sumanth Poojary (22) from Hosakadu in Pakshikere, is known to be an active member of the Hindu Jagarana Vedike's Pakshikere unit.
The incident came to light a little late and is said to have occurred on Wednesday night around 11:00 in the Kemral Grama Panchayat area, near Paksikere’s Hosakadu. According to reports, Sumanth secretly recorded the woman's video while she was bathing in the bathroom. When the woman noticed the mobile camera, she raised an alarm, attracting neighbors and locals to the scene. They apprehended Sumanth and subsequently informed the local police.
Upon arriving at the location, the police took Sumanth into custody and seized the mobile phone used for recording the video. However, there are allegations that the police, under pressure from Sangh Parivar leaders, filed a case under sections of the law that could result in the accused being granted bail during the trial.
In an unexpected turn of events, on Thursday, a relative of the accused visited the police station and provided a surety bond worth Rs 50,000. After signing an undertaking, the police released Sumanth on bail.
During the investigation, it was revealed that the accused's mobile phone contained several explicit videos and photos.
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Mangaluru airport issues advisory to passengers, heightens security measures
Mangaluru: In response to recent cross-border attacks by Pakistan and rising tensions along the international boundary, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has directed airports across India to enhance security protocols. As part of this nationwide alert, Mangaluru International Airport has intensified surveillance, and introduced secondary ladder point checks (LPSC).
Explaining about the new protocol, Jaideep Shenoy, Public Relations Officer at Mangaluru International Airport, said that the secondary ladder point security check involves a second round of frisking. Passengers will first undergo standard checks by the CISF at the security checkpoint. Before boarding the aircraft, either via a boarding bridge or a bus, they will be subjected to an additional frisking by airline staff at the gate. Shenoy emphasized that the LPSC is a standard security measure implemented at all airports.
He also urged travelers to stay updated by checking the airport’s official social media channels for accurate and timely information.
In light of circulating reports regarding restrictions on visitor entry, Shenoy clarified that the entry of visitors into the terminal has always been restricted. Visitors may accompany passengers up to the departure gates or receive them at the arrival gates, as per existing rules.
In an advisory issued on Friday, Mangaluru International Airport urged passengers to arrive well in advance of their scheduled departures to accommodate extended security checks, and to cooperate with airport and security personnel.
The airport authorities also urged people not to share any unverified information.
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