Ex-serviceman rams his car into pedestrian; fires at two others

January 30, 2014

Kasargod, Jan 30: Two persons sustained injuries after a retired Army officer allegedly shot them near the Valiyavila junction at Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday night.

Jurisdictional Poojappura police said Lieutenant Colonel (Retd.) M. Brelvi was taken into custody. He allegedly fired his revolver at a crowd that had blocked him after his car hit a pedestrian.

The two injured were identified as Manoj, 35, and Venkateswar Rao, 47. They were taken to the Government Medical College Hospital here, and subjected to emergency surgeries.

The condition of Mr. Rao, who was shot in the abdomen, was serious, while Mr. Manoj, who was injured in the right leg, was out of danger, according to available information.

The police said that after Mr. Brelvi's car hit a pedestrian near the Valiyavila junction, the local people refused to let him go. He allegedly lost his cool after arguing for long with them, and reportedly pulled out his revolver and opened fire at them.

The crowd is then said to have manhandled Mr. Brelvi, who was shifted to the General Hospital from where the police have secured his custody.

With Mr. Rao being a Left activist, Left parties took out a protest march towards Mr. Brelvi's house near Valiyavila.

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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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