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Belthangady Incident: Bike Theft Attempt, Counter Complaint | Police Probe

Senior Reporter 1/23/2026 08:34:00 PM
Scene from Marodi village, Belthangady, where police are investigating an incident. Faces blurred for privacy.
Belthangady Incident: Bike Theft Attempt, Counter Complaint | Police Probe

Belthangady: Bike Theft Attempt and Counter Complaint, Two Cases Registered

Author: Senior Reporter
Date: January 20, 2026

Venoor police have registered two separate cases following an incident reported in the early hours of January 20 in Marodi village, Belthangady taluk.

The cases were registered based on complaints filed by two different parties regarding a bike theft attempt and the events that followed. Police said the matter is under investigation.

What Police Have Confirmed

According to police records, the incident occurred between 2:10 am and 2:30 am on January 20, 2026, in Marodi village. Two FIRs have been registered at Venoor Police Station in connection with the incident.

Alleged Bike Theft Attempt

In the first complaint, Deviprasad (22), a resident of Marodi village, alleged that Moyideen Naseer and Abdul Samad attempted to steal his motorcycle parked near his house.

When he tried to stop them, they allegedly assaulted him and attempted to flee with the bike. Based on this complaint, Crime No. 02/2026 was registered under Sections 303(2) and 307 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.

Counter Complaint Alleging Assault

In a counter complaint, Abdul Samad (29) of Bengre, Kulur, Mangaluru, alleged that a group of approximately 25–30 people gathered at the spot and assaulted him and another person.

The complainant alleged verbal abuse, physical assault, unlawful restraint, and threats. Based on this statement, Crime No. 03/2026 was registered under relevant sections of the BNS, 2023.

What Is Confirmed vs What Is Not Proven

Confirmed:

  • Two FIRs have been registered by Venoor police
  • The investigation is ongoing

Not Proven:

  • The guilt or innocence of any individual
  • The exact sequence of events

Legal and Expert Context

Legal experts say that allegations of theft and allegations of mob assault are examined independently under criminal law. Any act of taking the law into one’s own hands, if proven, may attract separate legal consequences.

Disclosure

This report is based solely on information available in official police complaints. All individuals named are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a competent court of law.

FAQs

Have arrests been made?
No arrests have been officially confirmed.

Are the allegations verified?
No. The allegations are under investigation.

Why is the image blurred?
To protect privacy and follow legal and editorial standards.

Sources

  • Venoor Police Station – FIR records
  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023