Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Mar 29: A criminal case has been filed against a person for making derogatory comments in a WhatsApp post against the district administration.
The accused, identified as Melwyn Pinto, had allegedly written and circulated a WhatsApp post making defamatory remarks against deputy commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh, over her handling of the lockdown situation amid coronavirus outbreak.
The post was circulated on March 28 and had gone viral.
A press release from the DC stated that the post contained false information and fabrications, and created anxiety and confusion among the public. Stringent action would be taken against Pinto, the DC said.
Collection centre for essential items
The DC also informed that those willing to donate groceries in this difficult time can do so at a collection centre set up by the district administration at Smart City building.
The kit can include rice, dal, sunflower oil, masala packet, sambar, garam masala powder, pickles, vegetables and pulses.
Commissioner of Mangaluru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has been appointed nodal officer for the same, and may be contacted on toll free number 1077 for any enquiry.