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.

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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Mangaluru: Man duped of Rs 1.7 cr by fake TRAI, CBI officials

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November 22,2024

Mangaluru: A man fell victim to an online scam, losing Rs 1.7 crore after fraudsters posed as officials from TRAI. According to a complaint filed at the CEN police station, the incident began on November 11, when the complainant received a call from an unknown number at 9:49 am.

The caller, claiming to represent TRAI, alleged that another mobile number registered under the complainant's name was involved in illegal activities in Andheri (East), Mumbai. The caller further stated that an FIR was lodged against the complainant for harassment under the guise of marketing. He was instructed to contact Andheri (East) police station immediately or risk his mobile service being deactivated within two hours.

The complainant was subsequently connected to an individual named Pradeep Sawant, who claimed the complainant was implicated in a money laundering scheme linked to the Naresh Goyal fraud case. Sawant alleged that a fraudulent bank account under the complainant's name was opened at Canara Bank, Andheri, and used to purchase a SIM card for illegal activities. He warned that the complainant could face arrest.

Later, the complainant was contacted via WhatsApp video call by individuals posing as Rahul Kumar (a police officer) and Akanksha (a CBI officer). They allegedly sent fabricated CBI documents to his WhatsApp number. The fraudsters demanded money to "resolve" the case. Fearing threats, the complainant allegedly transferred Rs 1.7 crore through RTGS in batches of Rs 53 lakh, Rs 74 lakh, and Rs 44 lakh between November 13 and 19. A case has been registered at the CEN police station and an investigation is ongoing.

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Mangaluru: 28-year-old woman jumps to death from hospital building after losing newborn baby

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November 11,2024

Mangaluru: In a deeply tragic turn of events, a 28-year-old woman named Ranjitha, who had recently given birth but tragically lost her newborn, ended her life by suicide on Monday. She reportedly leapt from the fourth-floor window of Lady Goschen Hospital’s luggage room.

Ranjitha, whose strength and resilience had carried her through a difficult pregnancy, was scheduled for discharge on Monday. Her journey to Lady Goschen Hospital began on October 24, when she was transferred from Karkala. She was a high-risk patient, battling both hypertension and diabetes. At the time of her admission, she was just 27 weeks pregnant.

Due to the complexities of her health, doctors made the difficult decision to perform an emergency C-section on October 30. She delivered a baby girl, premature and weighing only 960 grams. The newborn was immediately moved to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where doctors did all they could. Despite these efforts, the baby passed away on November 3.

Ranjitha’s sorrow was profound. She stayed under hospital care even after her initial recovery and was preparing to go home on November 9. She had even requested a couple more days at the hospital, seeking time perhaps to cope with her unimaginable grief.

On the day of her discharge, a discharge card ready and her family eagerly waiting to take her home, Ranjitha reportedly made her way to the luggage room in the early hours. There, standing on a cot placed for patients' family members, she climbed to a window and fell from the fourth floor. Despite the attempts of another visitor to intervene, tragedy was inevitable. She was rushed to Government Wenlock Hospital, where doctors confirmed the worst—she was no more.

Dr. Durgaparasad M R, the Medical Superintendent at Lady Goschen Hospital, shared his grief and spoke of the ongoing investigation. A post-mortem is to be conducted, and the local Tahsildar will complete the necessary inquest procedures. Ranjitha’s exact reasons for taking this step are yet to be confirmed, though the weight of her recent losses paints a sorrowful picture.

If you or anyone you know is struggling emotionally, please remember that help is available. Reach out to mental health experts who can provide support and guidance. The toll-free helpline number 9152987821 is available to assist anyone in distress.

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