Mangaluru, Oct. 10 -- The Mangaluru City Police have arrested a 55-year-old man for allegedly promoting the activities of the banned organisation, Popular Front of India (PFI), on social media, as stated by the Mangaluru City Police Commissioner's press release

The accused, identified as Sayyed Ibrahim Thangal, a resident of Ramakunja village in Uppinanagandi, was apprehended near Urwa Store in Mangaluru city on October 9.

According to the police press release, a case (Crime No. 113/2025) has been registered at the Mangaluru North Police Station under relevant provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Further investigation into the matter is underway.

The Popular Front of India (PFI) was declared an unlawful associ...