Girl plunges to her death from three-storey building

Bangalore, Jan 28: A class X?student allegedly jumped off a three-storey building and killed herself at Chikkajala on Monday evening.

Harika Raj, 16, a student of Oxford English School in Shakti Nagar, Chikkajala, was the eldest daughter of Rajkumar, a second division assistant working at the Vidhana Soudha.

The family hailing from Kolar settled in the City several years ago. They were living in a rented portion in the three-storey Tayappa Building at Jala hobli for the past two months. Harika's mother is a homemaker and her younger brother Goutham Raj is a Class V student, also studying at Oxford English School.

On Monday, Harika wrote a unit test at the school in the morning, returned home and later attended a special class in the afternoon.

She returned home along with her younger brother in the evening. While her mother was with the girl's brother in their house on the ground floor, Harika went to the terrace of the building and jumped to her death. Neighbours rushed to the spot as the girl came crashing down with a huge thud. She suffered multiple injuries and died on the spot.

An inconsolable Rajkumar, the girl's father, said that he was at a loss as to why his daughter took the extreme step.

He said the girl suffered from severe migraine from her childhood and was under medication. He said the girl was only average in her studies. However, he said there was no pressure on her at home.

He said the girl was not involved in an affair or any such issues.

Health issues

Girija, the girl's teacher, said though the girl was average in studies, she had some health issues and they took extra care of her at school.

She said she was still in school when she came to know of her death. She said she was clueless why the girl committed suicide.

The body was shifted to Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College where an autopsy would be conducted on Tuesday morning. Chikkajala police have registered a case of unnatural death.

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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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