Karnataka govt hands over assets, admin of Gokarna temple to Mutt

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November 3, 2018

Karwar, Nov 3: Following the directions of the Supreme Court, the state government of Karnataka has issued an order to hand over the administration of Mahabaleshwara temple at Gokarna in Uttara Kannada district, its ornaments, documents, and assets to Sri Ramachandrapura Mutt, Hosanagar.

The State also withdrew its September 18 order for taking over of the temple by an overseeing panel, headed by the Uttara Kannada Deputy Commissioner.

The High Court of Karnataka had, on August 10, quashed a 2008 Government Order of handing over of the temple to the mutt and directed the government to appoint an overseeing committee to manage the temple by taking over its administration.

However, the mutt moved the Supreme Court against the HC order, and the apex court passed an interim order on September 7. The government, on an opinion given by the Advocate-General that the Supreme Court had not stayed the High Court order, on September 18 issued an order asking the overseeing committee to take over administration of the temple from the mutt. And the Deputy Commissioner-headed committee did so.

Thereafter, Ramachandrapura Mutt filed a contempt of court petition in the Supreme Court, which on October 3 clarified its interim order.

However, the government did not hand over the temple to the mutt but filed an application before the Supreme Court seeking clarifications. And the mutt alleged that the government did not hand over the temple to it despite the Supreme Court’s earlier interim orders.

On hearing the pleas of both parties, a three-judge Bench of the apex court directed the government to hand over the temple and other assets to the mutt by November 5.

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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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