Udupi: Micro finance company booked under new ordinance
Udupi: The Udupi Town Police have booked a microfinance company based in Surathkal for harassing a man and his daughter over unpaid loans, following the state government's newly introduced ordinance.
In a complaint, as cited by Deccan Herald on Monday, Shamshad (53) from Bailuru Korangrapadi village and his daughter Shahnaz had borrowed Rs 30,000 each from the microfinance company. They had been making regular loan payments through Google Pay, but due to recent financial hardships, they were unable to pay on time, leading to overdue installments.
Representatives from the finance company visited their home multiple times, pressuring them to repay the loan along with high-interest charges. Despite requesting more time to settle the dues, the company refused to grant an extension.
The situation escalated on February 25 when a staff member of the finance company illegally entered their home, verbally abused both Shamshad and Shahnaz with offensive language, and made life-threatening threats, added the report.
A case has been registered at the Udupi Town Police Station under sections 8 and 12 of The Karnataka Micro Loan and Small Loan (Prevention of Coercive Actions) Ordinance, 2025, as well as sections 329(4), 351(2), and 352 of the BNS.
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Tension in Koppal village over Ambedkar flag during fair; five arrested
Koppal: Tension prevailed in Halwarti village of Koppal taluk after a clash reportedly broke out between members of Dalit and upper-caste communities over the hoisting of an Ambedkar flag during the Beeralingeshwara fair.
According to police, a verbal argument between youths from the two communities escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to unrest in the village.
In a related development, it has been alleged that members of the upper-caste community entered the house of a Dalit youth, identified as Gavisiddappa Hosamani, damaged the door and vandalised the front portion of the house.
As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.
Police said a complaint has been registered at the Koppal Rural Police Station and five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigation is under way.
