Mangaluru: Man sentenced to 10 years RI for raping 11-year-old girl

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February 23, 2019

Mangaluru, Feb 23: A local court has sentenced 44-year-old Chandrakant to 10 years rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs. 10,000 for raping an 11-year-old girl last year.

The II Additional District and Sessions Judge Pallavi B R pronounced the verdict. The trial was completed within nine months from the date of incident. The case had been filed by the city’s Women’s Police Station.

According to the complaint, Chandrakant had raped the girl in his house on May 2, 2018. His wife saw the incident and filed the complaint with the Women’s Police Station.

Inspector K Kalavati arrested Chandrakant and subsequently filed a chargesheet against him.

Special Public Prosecutor C. Venkataswamy examined eight witnesses before the court.

The victim, her mother, and another relative turned hostile and denied the rape. The doctor, who had examined the victim, produced a report confirming the rape.

The judge considered evidences of the doctor and the investigating officer and convicted Chandrakanth under Section 6 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Of the fine amount, the judge said Rs. 9,000 should be paid to the victim.

The judge directed the District Legal Services Authority to consider the girl for payment of compensation under the Karnataka Victim Compensation Scheme.

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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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