Jilted lover stabs college girl to death in Sullia

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February 20, 2018

Mangaluru, Feb 20: In yet another crime of passion, a jilted lover stabbed a girl to death in broad daylight and then allegedly attempted to kill self before being caught at Sullia in Dakshina Kannada district on Tuesday. 

The victim has been identified as Akshata, a second year BSc student of NMC College in Sullia, and a native of Kasaragod in Kerala. The accused, identified as Karthik, son of Chandrashekhar, hailing from Nellur Kemraje, is also pursuing BSc in the same college. 

The brutal attack took place at around 4 p.m. on the road near Rotary School in Sullia town when the girl was returning from the college after finishing classes. The accused pulled the girl towards him and stabbed her seven times. Then he slit his hand using same knife in suicide bid. 

The girl breathed her last in a vehicle while being taken to a Mangaluru hospital after preliminary treatment at a local private hospital.

"We were walking on the road. The boy walked up and took something from his pocket and attacked the girl. Before we could do anything he had stabbed her several times," said an eyewitness.

The police managed to catch the accused within minutes after the incident and got him admitted to a hospital for treatment. Sources said that he’s out of danger. However, the police are yet to question him.

Though the exact reason for the attack is yet to be known, college sources said that the Akshata had turned down Kartik’s proposal several times in the past. He had reportedly started harassing her after she rejected his proposals. A case has been registered in Sullia town police station and investigations are on.

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ahmed
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Wednesday, 21 Feb 2018

tiz is banjrangi jihad or hindu jihad or kesari jihad modi jihad or shajihad or shaobh jihad no voice from RSS KESARI GROUP means A hindu boy can kill or rape  a hindu girl for  HINDU JIHAD  

Abu Muhammad
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Wednesday, 21 Feb 2018

Humanity lost another precious life, may God Almighty bless both victim's & accused family to come out of this tragic loss and shock. Because of the division created by power hungry politicians and ungodly religious leaders, we are forced to view every incident through COMMUNAL angle, very disappointing. May God show mercy on us!!

Sad Chaddi
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Wednesday, 21 Feb 2018

When Amith Sha ji in Karnataka it was a best timing for a communal riot. But that boy's name shows hindu. What a loss. Sad !!

Scorpiolass
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Tuesday, 20 Feb 2018

Shocking. These boys are rogues. Is there any place in the world where there are only females and not males? I wanna go and settle in such a place.

Bhageeratha Bharia
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Tuesday, 20 Feb 2018

I heard that BJP leaders are extremely disappointed because they lost an issue as the accused doesn’t belong to Muslim community.

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April 26,2025

Riyadh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Saudi Arabia on April 22 marked a significant step in reaffirming the enduring friendship between India and the Kingdom. During his visit, PM Modi engaged with leading Indian-origin business figures, highlighting their pivotal role in Saudi Arabia's economic growth.

Among the distinguished attendees were Mr. Ashif Karnire, Chief Executive Officer of the prestigious Expertise Group, and Mr. Anshif Karnire, Chief Strategy Officer of the group, whose participation underlined the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia.

Joining them were other prominent business leaders, including Mr. Yusuf Ali, Managing Director of LuLu Hypermarket, and Dr. Alisha Moopen, Group CEO of Aster Healthcare. Each of these leaders represents enterprises that have made outstanding contributions across diverse sectors of the Saudi economy.

The discussions centred around the influential role of Indian entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia’s development journey, with PM Modi acknowledging their exceptional contributions.

The robust presence of Indian businesses continues to be a driving force in the Kingdom’s economic diversification efforts. The meeting not only reaffirmed the strong ties between India and Saudi Arabia but also opened new avenues for collaboration, promising mutual growth and prosperity in the years ahead.

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Mangaluru, April 30: The Netravati bridge at Jeppinamogaru, which had been closed for repair works since March 19, is set to reopen for vehicular traffic from May 2, police commissioner Anupam Agrawal announced.

Officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) confirmed that the bridge repairs are now complete. A new bearing has been installed in one of the bridge’s pillars, and all necessary structural maintenance has been carried out. Currently, the concrete curing process is in its final stages and is expected to conclude within the next two days, paving the way for the bridge to reopen as scheduled.

The closure of the old Netravati bridge had led to severe daily traffic congestion, as vehicles were diverted to the newly constructed parallel bridge on National Highway 66, where two-way traffic was temporarily permitted. Traffic jams were especially intense during peak morning and evening hours, causing vehicle queues that often stretched from Pumpwell and Kallapu to the Thokkottu flyover. Even emergency vehicles faced difficulties navigating through the gridlock.

To manage the situation, light vehicles heading towards Deralakatte and Konaje — or traveling towards Mangaluru from these areas — were diverted via the Harekala-Pavoor bridge. However, this alternate route also witnessed significant congestion during rush hours. As a result, many commuters, especially those traveling from Thokkottu, Talapady, and Kerala, were forced to start their journeys at least an hour earlier than usual.

The public had been urging authorities to expedite the repair works to ease traffic woes. With the bridge now ready to reopen, commuters can expect a significant improvement in traffic flow along the busy corridor from May 2 onward.

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April 30,2025

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday stated that speaking in favour of Pakistan is wrong and constitutes treason. However, he emphasized that an inquiry is ongoing in the case of an alleged mob lynching of a man accused of shouting "Pakistan Zindabad" in Mangaluru.

“If the slogan ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ was shouted, it is wrong, regardless of who said it. The inquiry is still underway, a case has been registered, and we will determine the appropriate action based on the report,” Siddaramaiah said in response to questions from reporters about the killing.

He reiterated, “If anyone speaks in favour of Pakistan, it is wrong. It amounts to treason.”

Home Minister G. Parameshwara confirmed that a person was “lynched” in Mangaluru and said that those arrested claimed the victim shouted "Pakistan Zindabad."

“This is under investigation. Only the arrested individuals have made this claim. Nearly 20 people have been arrested so far. The police are also verifying the identity and background of the deceased. We are taking the case very seriously,” he said, noting that several people present at the cricket match where the incident occurred are being questioned.

Responding to allegations that the police initially attempted to portray the incident as a suicide, the Home Minister said, “We have no such information. If any such discrepancies are found during the investigation, appropriate action will be taken.”

According to police, the deceased has been identified as Ashraf from Pulpalli village in Sultan Bathery Taluk, Wayanad district, Kerala.

The incident occurred during a local cricket match near the Bhatra Kallurti temple in Kudupu village, on the outskirts of Mangaluru, on April 27. Ashraf was allegedly beaten with sticks, resulting in multiple injuries that led to internal bleeding and shock. He was declared dead at the hospital.

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