Two arrested for stone-throwing incident at MLC Ivan D'Souza's residence
Mangaluru: The Mangaluru Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the recent stone-throwing incident at the residence of Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Ivan D'Souza. The arrests were made after a thorough investigation led by a special team under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Central, following an FIR registered at the South Police Station.
The suspects, identified as Bharat alias Yakshith (24) and Dinesh Kurthamogeru (20), were arrested after a detailed review of CCTV footage, verification of vehicle details, and eyewitness accounts. Bharat, who works as a driver, is a resident of Narayan Kodi House in Bolantoor Village, Bantwal Taluk, and has three prior assault cases against him. Dinesh, employed in finance collection at Kanyana, resides in Parthipadi House, Kolnadu Village, Bantwal Taluk, and has one prior case of assault.
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During interrogation, both men confessed to the crime, stating that their actions were motivated by anger over statements made by MLC Ivan D'Souza. According to their confession, the decision to target D'Souza's residence was made impulsively after they had dinner at Frish Crown Hotel around 9:30 PM.
The police investigation, which included verification of the accused's movements through CCTV footage and mobile records, has independently corroborated their involvement in the incident.
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Eight black-capped capuchin monkeys arrive at Bannerghatta zoo
Bengaluru (PTI): Bannerghatta Biological Park on Monday announced the successful import of eight black-capped capuchin monkeys from a wildlife facility in South Africa under an animal exchange programme.
The four male and four female monkeys (Sapajus apella) were imported from the Induna Primate and Parrot Park in South Africa and arrived at the Kempegowda International Airport at around 9 pm on December 14, BBP said in a statement.
The exchange, carried out under a duly approved animal exchange programme, aims to strengthen conservation initiatives, enhance genetic diversity of the captive population, promote visitor awareness, and support scientific research, the statement said.
According to BBP officials, the import was conducted in strict compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
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Prior approvals were obtained from the Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi, along with no-objection certificates from the State Chief Wildlife Warden, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau.
Import permits were also secured from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in accordance with guidelines prescribed by the Department of Animal Husbandry, officials said.
"All animals were inspected and quarantined in South Africa as per the prescribed guidelines. In addition, advance no-objection certificates were obtained from the Animal Quarantine Services before importation," the statement said.
Upon arrival, the capuchins were placed in a designated quarantine facility and will undergo post-import health checks before being moved to the zoo premises for public display, officials said.
"This initiative underscores Bannerghatta Biological Park’s continued commitment to global conservation collaboration, scientific animal management, and compliance with national and international wildlife regulations," the statement added.
The exchange programme further strengthens BBP’s role in promoting best practices in ex-situ conservation and wildlife education.
