Vinayaka Baliga murder: B’luru lawyer S Balakrishnan appointed special public prosecutor
Mangaluru: The Karnataka state government has appointed Bengaluru advocate S Balakrishnan as special public prosecutor to represent the government in the case of the murder of RTI activist Vinayak Baliga.
The Mangaluru 2nd Additional District and Sessions Judge is hearing the case currently, said sources.
It is learned that S Balakrishnan was appointed as special public prosecutor as requested by Baliga’s sister Anuradha.
Baliga was killed using lethal weapons on March 21, 2016 near the Venkataramana Temple, Mangaluru. The case was registered by Barke Police following a complaint filed by Anuradha.
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Over 500 vehicles fined for using illegal tinted glasses in Dakshina Kannada district
Mangaluru (Karnataka), May 12 (PTI): A total of 504 vehicle owners were penalised in Dakshina Kannada district for using illegal sun control films and tinted glasses, with Rs 2.53 lakh collected as fines, the police said on Monday after a special enforcement drive.
The operation was carried out across 10 traffic police station limits in the district on Sunday, they added.
According to a police statement, personnel removed black films and unauthorised tints from vehicles on the spot and issued challans to the violators.
The action follows Supreme Court guidelines prohibiting opaque films that reduce visibility and pose public safety risks.
The crackdown will continue in the coming days, and vehicle owners have been advised to comply with traffic safety norms, the statement added.
