Bharat Lal Meena reviews developmental programmes in DK

January 6, 2014

Mangalore, Jan 6: Principal Secretary of Agriculture Department and district-in-charge secretary Bharat Lal Meena reviewed the progress of developmental programmes which came under the purview of the district administration in a meeting with various department officials at Zilla Panchayat auditorium here on Monday.

The issue of the new service bus stand to be constructed at Pumpwell was raised during the meeting, where the superintendent engineer of Mangalore City Corporation said that the acquired land of 7 acres was not sufficient for a permanent structure for the bus stand and placed the request for an 13 acres for the project.

Mr Meena directed the MCC engineers to prepare a plan for the construction of a permanent service bus stand according to the available 7 acres land, as acquisition of additional land would halt the project.

For the construction of a multi-storeyed building at the old bus stand in the city, he directed the concerned officials to start the construction without delay, making use of the land available.

'Endosulfan victims need palliative specialists'

As per a new survey, there were about 1500 persons affected by Endosulfan pesticide in the district, out of which 130 were bedridden, 326 suffered from 75 percent disability and 1,056 with 75 to 40 percent disabilities.

An official said that a 5 acre plot of land had been earmarked in Alankar for a permanent treatment centre for Endosulfan-affected persons. There are two day-care and physiotherapy centres in Kolya and Kokkada for affected persons, and two mobile health units for affected persons who were bedridden, he said.

Zilla panchayat CEO Tulasi Maddideni directed the concerned official to hire palliative specialists for providing care for the affected persons. A parallel set-up with a dedicated team of specialists is required for the palliative care of the patients, she said.

Additional sum as compensation for affected areca growers

Mr Meena said that a proposal had been sent to the state government to release an additional sum of Rs 10 crore as compensation to the affected areca growers in the district.

Developmental projects regarding roads, markets, railway passes, housing sites and various schemes were reviewed in the meeting. Deputy Commissioner A B Ibrahim was present.

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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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