Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Apr 12: Mangaluru City police have booked the owners of Royal Palace and Ondela Hall, along with event organisers, for allegedly causing traffic disruption and endangering public safety at Ganjimath in Mangaluru taluk.
According to a press release issued by the police on April 12, the incident took place between 12 noon and 2 pm near Muchoor Cross, when the halls were rented out for a wedding function without ensuring adequate parking arrangements for vehicles.
As a result, vehicles belonging to guests were parked along National Highway 169, triggering traffic congestion and obstructing the free flow of vehicles.
Police stated that the situation caused inconvenience to the public and posed potential danger to commuters.
Acting on the violation, Bajpe police registered a suo motu case (Crime No. 73/2026) against the hall owners and organisers under Sections 126(2), 285 and 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 122 of the Indian Motor Vehicles Act.
Police said the accused had “illegally obstructed smooth vehicular movement,” leading to a traffic jam on the busy highway.
Further investigation is under way.