Vehicle used for Kabeer murder found; Police on alert to prevent backlash

February 26, 2011

Mangalore, February 26: The black Scorpio, which was used by the assailants to murder Kabeer at Charavu near Gururpur along NH 13 on Friday, was found deserted at Malemar on the outskirts of the city early on Saturday morning.


Kavoor police have seized the vehicle, bearing registration number KA19 ME1414, owned by Abbas K son of Haji Beary, a resident of Mundaje, Belthangady said Deputy Commissioner of Police R Ramesh. A sharp sickle was also recovered from the vehicle.


Although, no arrest has been made so far in connection with this murder, which is depicted as an act of revenge, Mangalore City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh has expressed confidence of nabbing the accused soon.

Meanwhile, in an effort to prevent any possible backlash of the brutal murder, police, under the limits of City Commissionerate and Dakshina Kannada rural district, have been put on alert and officials put on bandobast duties, as the district has a long history of retaliatory attacks that such murders with communal overtones bring in the wake of the initial incident.

Singh said that police have stepped up vigil across the city police commissionerate limits in wake of the incident. “We have posted additional police personnel in Gurupur, Kaikamba, Vamanjoor and other communally sensitive areas to counter any possible backlash and have used KSRP and DAR men there,” he said.

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Planned murder

The vehicle had been suspiciously moving around Charavu, where Kabeer's house is located, and surrounding areas for over the past few days, according to the residents, who opine that it could be a pre-mediated and well-planned murder.
Kabeer, a prime accused in the murder of Sukhananda Shetty, a BJP leader in December 2006 and other anti-social elements from the majority community was succumbed to injuries inflicted by sharp edged weapons.

The assailants had fled the scene after killing Kabeer and severely injuring his two friends Nazeer and Sarfaraz near former's house. The victims were on their way to a mosque to offer Jum'a prayers.



Painting to crime


Kabeer (32), the second among the three children of Gurupura based Late B Bava and Late Aisamma couple was working as painter in the beginning. His criminal journey had began in 1999, when he participated in a group clash against Bajarang Dal activists in Gurupur.

According to police he has directly and indirectly involved in many murder and murder attempt cases in the past decade. He was released on bail nearly six months ago.






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October 31,2024

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday alleged that BJP was raking up the "Waqf issue" with an eye on the upcoming assembly by-polls in the state and elections in neighboring Maharashtra.

Following allegations by a section of farmers in certain parts of the state that their lands were marked as Waqf properties, he reiterated that none of them will be evicted, and notices issued to them will be withdrawn.

"BJP is doing politics. Notices were issued during their (BJP) tenure too, what do they have to say about it? During BJP's tenure over 200 notices were given. One should not practice such dual politics," Siddaramaiah said.

Speaking to reporters here, the CM said, "I have already said that the notices will be withdrawn, where is the issue? In case the notices are issued they will be withdrawn and no one will be evicted, where is the issue?" "Whichever district it is...They (BJP) had also given notices in several districts. Why did they give? Why are they doing such politics? In case notices were served by our government, they will be withdrawn and no farmers will not be evicted....the protest they have planned on November 4 is for politics keeping in mind by-polls in three segments and Maharashtra elections," he added.

A section of farmers from Vijayapura district have alleged that their lands were marked as Waqf properties, and similar allegations have surfaced from a few other places.

The BJP is planning a statewide agitation on November 4, demanding the resignation of Minority Welfare and Waqf Minister B Z Zameer Ahamed Khan, and against the Congress government over the issue.

Accusing the BJP of only doing politics and and not speaking the truth, Siddaramaiah said, "they only speak lies, they make issue out of non issue. Is there any issue in MUDA (site allotment case, in which he is accused and facing probe)? They wanted to make a non issue, an issue." Channapatna, Shiggaon and Sandur Assembly segments will go for by-polls on November 13.

The CM said he will go for campaigning in three assembly segments that will go for bypolls, from November 4 to 11.

He expressed confidence about Congress winning all the three segments.

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October 28,2024

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Bengaluru: A burned, unidentifiable body discovered in a Kodagu coffee plantation has led Karnataka police to unravel a shocking murder plot involving 54-year-old businessman Ramesh’s wife, Niharika (29), her lover Nikhil, and accomplice Ankur. The trio allegedly orchestrated Ramesh’s murder for financial gain, journeying across state lines to dispose of his body in an attempt to conceal their crime. All three suspects are now in custody.

Suspicious Discovery in Kodagu Estate

On October 8, a charred body was found in a coffee plantation near Suntikoppa, Kodagu. With no immediate means of identification, police reviewed local CCTV footage. A red Mercedes Benz passing through the area raised suspicions. Registered under Ramesh’s name, this vehicle led the police to contact Telangana authorities, linking the case to Ramesh, who had recently been reported missing by his wife, Niharika.

An Intricate Plot for Wealth

As investigations deepened, police began to suspect Niharika’s involvement. Under questioning, she revealed her role in the plot and implicated her accomplices, Nikhil—a veterinary doctor—and Ankur. The probe uncovered Niharika’s troubled past, including a stint in prison, where she met Ankur. After marrying Ramesh, her desire for luxury grew, and she allegedly demanded ₹8 crore, which Ramesh refused, leading her to conspire with Nikhil and Ankur.

Murder and Cover-Up

On October 1 in Uppal, Hyderabad, the accused allegedly strangled Ramesh. They then drove over 800 km to Kodagu, disposing of the body in a coffee estate by setting it ablaze. Niharika later filed a missing person report for Ramesh to cover her tracks.

Painstaking Investigation

Kodagu Police Chief Ramarajan highlighted the challenges faced: “The body was nearly unrecognizable. Our team traced suspicious vehicle activity across CCTV cameras from Kodagu to Tumkur, eventually linking the vehicle to Ramesh from Telangana.” Through detailed examination, police collected enough evidence to arrest Niharika, Nikhil, and Ankur, confirming the horrifying plot that led to Ramesh’s murder.

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