College student who murdered neighbour in front of children gets life term

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October 24, 2018

Mangaluru, Oct 24: More than a year after a BSNL employee was hacked to death in front of his two children in Beltangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, a local court has awarded life term imprisonment to the convict.

Chandrasekar, a BBM student with a college at Ujire, had surrendered before the jurisdictional police after committing the crime on June 2, 2017.

The victim, Thimmappa Poojary, who hailed from Mudigere, was Chandrasekar’s neighbour. Both of them lived in rented houses on premises owned by Sudhir Holla at Santekatte village in Belthangady taluk.

According to sources, Chandrasekar is a dog lover and he used to feeding stray animals in the compound that was shared by his family and the victim. Thimmappa was asking him to feed the animals outside as they used to litter inside the compound. The two had clashed over the issue.

On that fateful day, Poojary had gone to a shop 60 feet from his house, after his two children pestered him to buy them ice-cream. The accused was waiting with a sword in his hand, and attacked him. Poojary died on the spot, in front of his two children. Forensic reports found 21 injuries on his body.

Chandrasekar also threatened Poojary’s wife Chambavathi and the children after the attack. Based on a complaint by Chambavathi, Belthangady police filed a case.

As many as 28 witnesses were produced before the court. Scientific evidence from the local Forensic Science Laboratory as well as state FSL at Madiwala found that Poojary’s blood was found on Chandrasekar’s clothes, the weapon matched, and circumstantial evidence proved that the accused was guilty. Besides, the victim’s two minor children gave evidence in front of the Belthangady magistrate under CrPC 164.

The principal district and sessions court Judge Kadlooru Satyanarayacharya on Tuesday found Chandrasekar guilty under IPC sections 302 for murder, and 506 for criminal intimidation. The judge sentenced the convict to life term under section IPC 302 for murder, and also fined him Rs 10,000, besides six months imprisonment for failing to pay the fine. Under Section 506, he was sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment and Rs 5,000 as fine, and an additional six months in prison if he fails to pay the fine. The judge also directed the District Legal Services Authority to consider giving compensation for the family.

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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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