Archive · 6 Nov 2025
KCOCA Invoked Against Three in Mangaluru Extortion Case
Police in Mangaluru have used a special law called KCOCA against three men.
This law is for organized crime.
The men are accused of taking money from a shop owner.
One of the men, Prashant, has been in trouble with the law many times before, including serious charges.
Another man, Ganesh, also has several past cases against him.
The third man, Ashwith, was involved in this current case.
Because of their alleged involvement in organized crime and their past records, the police are using this stricter law against them.
Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act (KCOCA) invoked against three individuals in Mangaluru.
The accused, Prashant alias Pachu, Ganesh, and Ashwith, are linked to an extortion case at Bajpe Police Station.
They allegedly extorted money from a shopkeeper.
Prashant has a history of 14 criminal cases, including murder and attempt to murder charges.
Ganesh and Ashwith also have previous criminal cases, with some resulting in acquittals.
- Who
- Mangaluru City Police invoked KCOCA against Prashant alias Pachu, Ganesh, and Ashwith.
- What
- The three individuals were involved in an extortion case and have been booked under the Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act (KCOCA).
- When
- The information was provided by City Police Commissioner Sudhir Kumar Reddy.
- Where
- Mangaluru, specifically at Bajpe Police Station jurisdiction.
- Why
- The individuals allegedly extorted money from a shopkeeper, and KCOCA was invoked due to the organized nature of the crime and the criminal history of the accused.
Accused
Police
Criminal Records
Accused
While Prashant has acquittals in some past cases, the number and nature of cases (murder, attempt to murder) are significant.
Police
Prashant has a history of 14 cases, including murder and attempt to murder, justifying the KCOCA invocation.
Involvement in Offence
Accused
Ashwith was part of the present offense along with Prashant and Ganesh.
Police
Ashwith's involvement in the present offense, along with his prior acquittal in one case, led to his inclusion as a gang member under KCOCA.
- Accused
- Prashant alias Pachu, Ganesh, Ashwith
- Act Invoked
- Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act (KCOCA)
- Police Station
- Bajpe Police Station
- Allegation
- Extortion of money from a shopkeeper
- Prashant's Criminal Record
- 14 cases (1 murder, 4 attempt to murder), some with acquittals
- Ganesh's Criminal Record
- 4 cases (2 attempt to murder), some with acquittals
- Ashwith's Criminal Record
- 1 prior case with acquittal