Don't stage protest during Hinn's visit, HC tells Sri Rama Sene

Bangalore, Jan 11: The High Court of Karnataka on Friday disposed of a petition against the visit of controversial evangelist Benny Hinn with a direction to the Bangalore Police Commissioner to ensure law and order on the occasion.

Benny Hinn is scheduled to visit Bangalore from January 15 to 19 and Sri Rama Sene had filed a public interest litigation urging the court to restrain Hinn from his proposed visit. The matter was heard by a division bench comprising Chief Justice D?H?Waghela and Justice Nagarathna.

Justice Nagarathna observed that there were no objections when 2,000 people gathered for reciting the Bhagawadgita at Palace Grounds, and sought to know the reason for questioning the proposed visit of Hinn. The Bench directed the petitioner not to stage any protest during Hinn's visit.

The petitioner had claimed that more than 100 buses were damaged during the protests when Hinn visited Bangalore in January 2005.

Accusing the government of double standards, the petitioner had contended that while seeking to bring in a law against superstitious practices, the government was allowing the visit of an evangelist who claims to be miracle healer.

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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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