Hithendra promoted; becomes Mangalore's first commissioner of IGP rank

January 3, 2014

Mangalore, Jan 3: R Hithendra, who is the Commissioner of Police, Mangalore City and Deputy Inspector General of Police has been promoted by the state government as Inspector General of Police.

However, Mr Hithendra will continue to serve as the Commissioner of Police of Mangalore City.

While this is the first time in the four years of setting up of the commissionerate that an IPS officer of IGP rank will head the Commissionerate, the move will have three city police commissionerates of the state, i.e. Mysore, Hubli-Dharwad and Mangalore, barring Bangalore headed by IPS officers in the rank of IGP.

It may be recalled that when Mangalore commissionerate was set up on January 26, 2010, Gopal B Hosur, the then IGP (western range) was appointed as in-charge commissioner.

While he served the commissionerate till April 30, 2010, deputy IG Seemanth Kumar Singh took charge.

Both Mr Singh and Mr Hithendra have been promoted and Mr Singh will thus continue in the upgraded post as commander, ANF, Karkala.

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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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