Bank managers will be held responsible if farmers commit suicide, warns minister

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October 3, 2018

Hassan, Oct 3: Issuing a stern warning to nationalised banks against issuing notices to farmers with respect to loan recovery, Public Works Minister H.D. Revanna has said bank managers will be held responsible if a farmer commits suicide.

Speaking to presspersons here, Mr. Revanna pointed out that the government had taken a decision to waive farm loans borrowed from nationalised banks as well.

“If the banks did not stop issuing notices to farmers, the government would pay the money directly to farmers in three installments. The farmers will be told not to pay the amount to the banks. I know how to handle this issue,” he said.

If the bank managers did not oblige, they would have to face action. “The bank managers will go behind the bars if any farmer commits suicide,” he said.

He also appealed to the farming community to complain to the Deputy Commissioner and the Superintendent of Police concerned, if they were harassed by moneylenders for loan recovery.

The Minister said the government will soon begin distributing loan clearance certificates concerned to farmers. The village accountants would hand over the certificates visiting door to door. “In Hassan alone, 1.45 lakh families will benef. The total loan borrowed by farmers in the district is over Rs. 503 crore,” he said.

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A Tragic End—Mortal Remains of Entrepreneur Mumtaz Ali Found In River

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October 7,2024

Mangaluru, Oct 7: In a heartbreaking turn of events, the search for Mumtaz Ali, chairman of Misbah Group of Educational Institutions, ended with the discovery of his mortal remains in the Phalguni river near Kulur. The somber discovery came after an exhaustive search, leaving a community in shock and sorrow.

He is the younger brother of former MLA Mohuiddin Bawa and former MLC B M Farookh.

The incident has taken a deeply distressing turn with the filing of an FIR against six individuals, including a woman, who are accused of pushing Ali to a tragic end.

The accused allegedly blackmailed Ali, fabricating a story about his involvement in an illicit relationship with the woman. Reports suggest that they extorted Rs 50 lakh from Ali and were unrelenting, demanding an additional Rs 50 lakh from him, casting a shadow over his final days.

The complaint, lodged by Ali’s grieving brother, accuses these individuals of driving him to despair through relentless blackmail and false accusations, ultimately leading him to take the tragic step.

In the early hours of Sunday, Ali left his home at 3 am, heading towards Suratkal, perhaps seeking some solace. A minor accident occurred when his car collided with a private bus near MCF. Despite the mishap, he offered a heartfelt apology to the bus driver and conductor—a gesture that now echoes with the pain of his unspoken struggles. After the collision, Ali made a U-turn near Panambur circle, driving back towards Kulur bridge, where his journey came to a sorrowful end.

Ali’s last moments hold an even deeper sadness, as he left behind a voice message in Byari, naming an individual who had been tormenting him mentally. Sent to his daughter and a close friend, the message revealed the unbearable burden he was carrying, hinting at his final decision to end his suffering.

This tragic loss has left the community and his loved ones grappling with unanswered questions and a profound sense of grief. As the investigation unfolds, the memory of Mumtaz Ali lingers, a reminder of the silent battles that too often go unseen.

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