Three men detained for vandalising ‘Sharadotsava’ flex in Karnataka's Mangaluru

Three persons have been held by Mangaluru police for ripping a ‘Sharadotsava’ flex in Dakshina Kannada's Mangaluru on October 8.

Published on: Oct 12, 2022, 17:09:57 IST

By Yamini C S | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan

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Three men have been detained by Mangaluru Police for tearing down a ‘Sharadotsava’ flex in Karnataka's communally sensitive Dakshina Kannada district. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, was captured on CCTV video, in which the three accused are seen damaging the poster.

The three accused - Yatish Poojary, Praveen Poojary and Sumit Hegde - acted on their own and have no affiliation to any group, police said.

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The flex was put up near Vamanjoor junction of Mangaluru by 'Vamanjoor Friends', a report said. The three miscreants have been identified as Yatish Poojary, Praveen Poojary and Sumit Hegde, all of whom were detained Tuesday.

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Cops have also seized a vehicle used for the crime and registered a case of ‘attempt to harm communal harmony’ at the Mangaluru rural police station.

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News agency ANI quoted Mangaluru cops as saying: “Police detained three people for allegedly tearing down a 'Sharadotsava' flex. The incident was reported on Oct 8 and a case of attempt to harm communal harmony was registered at Mangaluru rural police station.”

Police officials have also told media that the trio acted on their own and are random miscreants with no affiliation to any group. Further investigation is underway and more details are awaited.

Mangaluru has been witness to several hate crimes with residents and politicians questioning the seemingly deteriorating state of law and order in the district, which first became apparent after three back-to-back murders in 10 days in late July, including one of a BJP activist.

(With ANI inputs)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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