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Crime
Kerala Tourist Bus Seized in Chikkamagaluru for Dawood Ibrahim Praise
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 07:33 PM
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Police in Chikkamagaluru seized a Kerala tourist bus that bore slogans praising criminal Dawood Ibrahim, citing concerns over extremist propaganda.
Earlier this week, officers of the Karnataka Police in Chikkamagaluru seized a Kerala tourist bus that had been operating in the district. The vehicle was found to display several slogans and images glorifying the notorious gangster Dawood Ibrahim, raising alarms about the spread of extremist propaganda.
The seized bus, which had been used by tourists visiting the region, was taken into custody by the traffic wing of the police. Authorities noted that the messages were in violation of the law prohibiting the promotion of terrorism and extremist ideology.
Karnataka Police officials stated that the bus would be handed over to the relevant investigative agency for further examination. They also assured the public that measures would be taken to prevent the circulation of such content in the future.
The incident underscores the vigilance of law‑enforcement agencies in monitoring public transport for extremist material and highlights the legal framework that criminalises the praise of individuals involved in terrorism.
The seized bus, which had been used by tourists visiting the region, was taken into custody by the traffic wing of the police. Authorities noted that the messages were in violation of the law prohibiting the promotion of terrorism and extremist ideology.
Karnataka Police officials stated that the bus would be handed over to the relevant investigative agency for further examination. They also assured the public that measures would be taken to prevent the circulation of such content in the future.
The incident underscores the vigilance of law‑enforcement agencies in monitoring public transport for extremist material and highlights the legal framework that criminalises the praise of individuals involved in terrorism.