Man ends up in hospital after failing to remove 'swallowed' gold

February 6, 2014

Mangalore, Feb 6: With more innovative methods of concealing gold to pass undetected through customs cropping up each day, this man took it a step ahead by smuggling gold from Dubai to Kasaragod by swallowing it.

Although he managed to get through Customs checking at Mangalore International Airport, he is now struggling in a private hospital here as he is unable to take the metal out from his stomach. According to sources, he is writhing in pain.

Shashidharan, who is a native of Kasargod, was employed as a carrier in Dubai and was offered Rs 2 lakh as renumeration for safely passing through customs at Mangalore International Airport.

He flew from Dubai four days ago and arrived at Kasargod, after which he planned to retrieve the gold pellets from his stomach. However, even after several attempts, he was unable to retrieve the pellets and developed severe stomach pain. He was rushed to a private hospital in Mangalore on Wednesday.

Hospital authorities informed that methods to manually extract the metal by the doctors failed.

Though the gold is in the form of pellets, the exact quantity swallowed by the man is not known.

Comments

Add new comment

Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.

A Tragic End—Mortal Remains of Entrepreneur Mumtaz Ali Found In River

News Network

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.

Comments