Dariya Bahadur Island Latest News
Udupi police recently registered a case against eight individuals who allegedly entered the restricted Dariya Bahadur, or Bhadragada Island, also known as Lighthouse Island, within Malpe police station limits.
About Dariya Bahadur Island
- It is located in the Udupi district, Karnataka.
- It is among the four islands near Malpe Beach.
- It is also known as Bhadragada Island, or Lighthouse Island.
- The island’s breadth is just approximately 1.6 square kilometres, and its area is estimated to be less than 250 yards.
- It is well renowned for being a rocky island and esteemed for the elegance of its buildings.
- This island is where the famous Daira Bahadurgarh fort is located.
- It was constructed by Basavappa Naik of Bidanur.
- There is also a mystery associated with the island fort, as the treasure of the king was buried somewhere to escape from the invasion of Haider Ali during the mid-18th century.
- Surrounding the fort premises, there is an old tile factory and also a few temples.
Source: TOI
Last updated on August, 2026
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