Dalit leaders urge cancellation of fake caste certificates

[email protected] (CD Network, Photos by Suresh Vamanjoor)

February 2, 2014

Mangalore, Feb 2: Members of the Dalit community sought the intervention of the police department in repealing the fake caste certificates issued to non-Scheduled Caste persons in the district, at the SC/ST monthly grievance meeting held at the office of Superintendent of Police here on Sunday.

At the meeting chaired by Superintendent of Police Shantanu Sinha, Narayan V Shiroor from SC/ST Reservation Protection Committee alleged that the Tahsildar had been issuing fake caste certificates to non-Scheduled Caste without proper verification.

He alleged that non-Scheduled Caste students were receiving higher education in Mangalore University in the seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Two students belonging to the Moger community are pursuing their higher education in Mangalore University in seats reserved for SC/STs, although Mogers do not come under Scheduled Castes. As a result, opportunities are being denied to those who actually belong to SC/STs, he claimed, adding that he had brought the matter to the notice of the Deputy Commissioner.

He said that as a symbolic protest against, he would hold a hunger strike in front of the University entrance at Konaje.

According to a ruling of the Supreme Court, caste certificates, however, could be issued to Mogers of Dakshina Kannada after proper verification.

Dalit representatives including Karnataka Dalit Sangharsha Samiti district convenor Keshava urged that the immigrants from Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu are not given reservations based on their caste in Karnataka. Caste certificates should not be given to immigrants from Sri Lanka or Tamil Nadu, as the real beneficiaries will be denied of opportunities in institutions, urged a Dalit representative.

Additional Superintendent of Police Shivakumar was present.

Comments

Add new comment

Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.

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

News Network

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.

Comments