BJP justifies I-T raids on individuals linked to JDS, Cong ahead of polls

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March 29, 2019

Bengaluru, Mar 29: The Bharatiya Janata Party defended action by the Income Tax Department as a “non-partisan professional work” which “the coalition was needlessly politicising”.

The sleuths of IT department on Wednesday and Thursday raided residences of several individuals having close links with Janata Dal (Secular) and Congress across Karnataka. JD(S) called the raid as a revenge by BJP led union government for refusing their proposal to join hands with them.

“The argument the coalition leaders are making is frivolous. The I-T Department had raided G.M. Siddeshwara, Davangere BJP MP; V.G. Siddhartha, son-in-law of S.M. Krishna, and relatives of BJP MLA for Malleswaram C.N. Ashwath Narayan in the past years, indicating professional work. The coalition leaders cry foul alleging vengeance every time their leaders are raided, but are happy when our leaders are raided. We will fight this misinformation campaign,” said P. Muralidhar Rao, general secretary, BJP, in-charge of Karnataka.

BJP State president B.S. Yeddyurappa termed the protest led by the Chief Minister “an intimidatory tactic”. “This attitude of bullying and bulldozing is undemocratic and totally unacceptable,” he said.

The BJP also lodged a complaint with the Election Commission alleging that the Congress–JD(S) protest outside the IT Department office did not have any permission.

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October 7,2024

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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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