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Bogus blogger attempts to defame city based doctor

Mangalore: In yet another case of abuse of virtual space, an unidentified person has resorted to defaming reputed cardiologist and Managing Director of Indiana Hospital Dr Yusuf Kumble.

The person has opened a blog and posted derogatory materials against Dr Kumble with the intention of maligning his reputation.

A case has been registered in this regard at Mangalore Rural police station.

Youth killed at Adyar to avenge old murder case

Mangalore: A 24-year-old youth was hacked to death by unidentified assailants on Friday, October 31 in Skinner on outskirts of the city.

The deceased is Ijaz alias Ija, son of Ismail of Adyar. Ijaz was in Modeling Hair Dressers when six assailants made him to death.

According to the sources Ijaz’s was murdered to avenge the death of Puthu Monu, Adyar, who was killed in 2012. Ijaz was one of the 19 accused in Puthu Monu murder case.

Autopsy of Ijaz is now being conducted at Wenlock Hospital. Mangalore City Rural Police is conducting investigations.

Public nab couple for brutally assaulting, robbing beautician

Surathkal: A couple who brutally attacked a beautician in broad daylight, in a bid to snatch away the watters chain was nabbed by the locals and handed over to the police on Friday, October 31.

The victim is Akshatha (19) owner of Sabbah Beauty Parlour located in building owned by Kantheri Dhoomavathi Daivasthana on Kana road. The arrested are Sandeep Kumar (34) and Suman (26) originally hailing from Rajasthan, but employed in Panaji.

From the past 12 days the couple has been staying in Balaji Lodge, Baikampady along with their children. It is said that since the couple ran out of money and had no means to return to Goa, they hatched the plan to execute a theft.

On Friday morning, Suman entered the parlour and asked Akshatha to give her a facial massage. On completing the massage when Akshatha asked for the money, Suman called her Sandeep into the parlour, who attacked Akshatha with a rod, snatched her chain and fled the scene. But, hearing Akshatha’s plea for help, the alert locals instantly nabbed the couple.

Speaking to Udayavani English Surathkal Police Inspector Natraj said "while the police officials were conducting their morning rounds they saw the couple being caught by the people. Immediately the two were taken to the Police Station. "

The chain snatched by the couple has been seized by the Police. Akshatha is said to be recuperating in a local hospital.

Panambur Sub Inspector Satish, Inspector Ravi Shankar, Inspector Ramachandra Nayak and Lokesh conducted the operation.