Udupi: Ramesh Shetty Memorial Circle Bulldozed at Padubidri - People Protest
News and pics by Hemanath Padubidri
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (TU)
Udupi, Aug 22: Famed Ramesh Shetty Memorial Circle at Padubidri was bulldozed without any prior notice on Friday August 22 morning. It is said that circle was bulldozed to ensure smooth movement of heavy vehicles bound for Nagarjuna Thermal Power plant.
Balakrishna Shetty, claiming as PWD contractor said that he has received order from the PWD to bulldoze the circle. However, according to the locals, unauthorized contractor Balakrishna Shetty has provided false information and razed the circle. People said that circle was necessary for ensuring smooth vehicular movement in the vicinity.
Balakrishna Shetty
Accordingly locals prevented Balakrishna Shetty from razing the circle and staged protest demanding re-construction of the bulldozed portion.
When contacted, the local police said that they had not received any prior information about the demolition of the said circle.
Police have recovered earthmover from the contractor.