Moodbidri: Obscene video of politician found on Hindu Jagaran Vedike leader’s phone; FIR registered

Moodbidri: Obscene video of politician found on Hindu Jagaran Vedike leader’s phone; FIR registered

Mangalore Today News Network

Moodbidri, July 5, 2025: A report has emerged that an obscene video allegedly involving a coastal political leader has been found on the mobile phone of a Hindu Jagaran Vedike office-bearer.

During an investigation by Mangaluru police, over 50 pornographic video clips were reportedly discovered on the mobile phone of Samith Raj Dharegudde, the Dakshina Kannada district co-coordinator of the Hindu Jagaran Vedike. Among them, one is said to feature a politician from the coastal region. An FIR has now been registered at the Moodbidri police station in connection with the case.

Samith Raj Dharegudde was recently arrested by Moodbidri police in connection with a case of vandalism, where a private bus involved in an accident was damaged with stone-pelting. His mobile phone was seized for further investigation. The police had obtained permission from the court and higher authorities to extract data from the device.

However, during the data extraction process, police were reportedly shocked to find more than 50 obscene video clips. Following this, Inspector Sandesh filed a complaint, and a separate FIR has been registered at the Moodbidri police station. The FIR cites concerns that these videos could be shared, broadcast, or misused in a way that could disrupt public order and decency.