Sullia: An accused under warrant escaped from a hospital during a medical examination in Sullia on Saturday.

The accused, identified as Karthik, a native of Tamil Nadu, was wanted in connection with a theft case that took place in Kallugundi, Sullia, a few years ago.

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Karthik was brought to the government hospital in Sullia for a medical check-up by two police personnel before being produced in court. While one of the officers went to complete formalities, the accused managed to escape from the custody of the other officer present, sources said.

After leaving the hospital, Karthik reportedly jumped into a nearby plantation and fled. The police immediately launched a search operation, which continued till late night.

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Udupi: A case has been registered at the Udupi Town Police Station after miscreants created a fake account on social media platforms using the name of Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Srinivas Poojari and demanded money.

The complaint states that the accused misused the MP's photo to create a fake account on Instagram and sought money from the public.

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MP Poojari's advocate, Shyamsundar Nayari, has urged the police to take appropriate legal action against those involved, alleging that the fake accounts were created with the intention of illegally obtaining money and damaging the MP’s reputation.

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