Manipal: Manipal police have registered a case against 15 individuals for allegedly causing public nuisance by bursting firecrackers on a public road and throwing them at pedestrians, motorists and passing vehicles in Shivalli village of Udupi taluk on the night of November 8.
The incident reportedly occurred around 11 pm when a group of 15 to 20 people gathered on the road in front of Mandavi Emerald Apartments and began bursting firecrackers. According to the complaint, the group allegedly went beyond bursting crackers and started throwing them at members of the public and vehicles passing through the area.
The incident caused inconvenience and posed a risk to pedestrians and motorists using the road.
Firecrackers allegedly thrown at public and vehicles
According to the complaint, the individuals were allegedly bursting firecrackers on the public road and throwing them towards people and vehicles. Some were reportedly holding the firecrackers in their hands while throwing them at passers-by.
The complaint further states that Anil, Keerthi, Denis, Ravi Shetty and Jnaneshwar were among those affected by the alleged actions and are eyewitnesses to the incident.
The situation reportedly continued even after Manipal police received information and reached the spot.
Police personnel allegedly obstructed
When police personnel arrived at the scene, the group was allegedly still bursting firecrackers and throwing them towards members of the public and vehicles.
The complaint also accuses the individuals of obstructing police officers who were on duty. They allegedly failed to comply with police instructions, threw firecrackers towards the personnel and issued threats.
The incident prompted Police Sub-Inspector Shambulingayya M E to file a formal complaint.
Case registered against 15 individuals
Following the receipt of permission from the court, Manipal police registered a case against Aryan Kumar, Aditya Prajapati, Priyansh, Siddhant Singh, Priyajit Singh and 15 others, as mentioned in the complaint.
The case has been registered under Crime No. 184/2026 at Manipal Police Station under Sections 224, 292 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The sections invoked relate to obstruction and disobedience involving public servants, public nuisance and acts committed by multiple persons with common intention.
The incident has raised concerns over the irresponsible use of firecrackers in public spaces, particularly when pedestrians, motorists and police personnel are exposed to potential danger.
Bursting firecrackers on busy roads and throwing them at people or moving vehicles can cause injuries and disrupt public movement. The case is now under police investigation.