Police reveal identities of Kabeer murder accused

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March 1, 2011

Mangalore, March 1: All the six persons, who have been arrested by the Mangalore police from different places under the jurisdiction of Commissionerate, in connection with Kabeer murder case, have a notorious background, said City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh.

The arrested were produced before media persons on Tuesday afternoon with their faces covered before producing them to a local court. Interestingly at least three among the arrested are painters in profession. Kabeer too was working as a painter for some time.

Police revealed their identity as 1) Ravi alias Tikki Ravi alias Annappa Swami, a painter in profession, hailing from Haveri but settled in the Dakshina Kannada district since long time, 2)Naga alias Nagaraja Poojary, hailing from Mulky, 3) Thilakraj Shetty alias Chetu, a painter, from Thokur, 4) Chetan alias Chetu, a driver from Kodikere, 5) Sahan alias Shan, from Ullal, and 6) Lokesh alias Loku, a painter from Thokur. Except Shan, who is a 19 year old college going student, all other five accused are aged between 25 and 30 years.

Singh said that there are chances of more arrests being made as the investigation into the murder case goes deeper.

Disclosing the criminal background of the accused, he said that three cases including two in Suratkal and one in Mangalore Rural police station have already been lodged against Chetan, one case in Uppinangady and one in Kavoor police station lodged against Thilakraj Shetty, one case in Urwa, four in Kavoor, five in Barke and two cases in Bunder Police station have been lodged against Ravi, 11 cases in Panambur and two cases in Suratkal have been lodged against Lokesh and two cases including one in Uppinangady and one in Panambur have been lodged against Nagaraj. All these five persons were previously involved in murder, murder attempt, assault and riot cases, while Shan has formally opened his crime record with the Kabeer murder case.

Singh said although the prime intention of assailants seems to have been taking a revenge for the murder of BJP leader and communal goon Mulky Sukhananda Shetty (2006), further investigation may well bring out other possible intentions of the perpetrators of this crime.

He said that six sharp weapons including swords and rods have been recovered from the arrested and from the Scorpio, which was seized on last Saturday.

Who is the owner of the Scorpio?

Replying to a query, the Commissioner said that police are yet to find out the real owner of the black Scorpio, that was used by the assailants to murder Kabeer, near Gurupur last Friday, February 25.

The very next day, Kavoor police have seized the Scorpio, which was found deserted at Malemar near Kunntikana on the outskirts of the city.

Singh said that the investigation has confirmed that the ownership of the Scorpio has been changed at least five times. However, improper records have been a hurdle to find out the current owner of the seized vehicle, he said.

Reward

Appreciating the effort of the special police team in nabbing the accused, the Commissioner has also declared a reward of Rs 10,000 for the team headed by Panambur sub-division assistant police commissioner M Puttamadaiah. Singh also said that police have taken appropriate steps to prevent such incidents in the future.

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Clean and Green on Wheels: Mangaluru’s Push for Electric Public Transport

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November 13,2024

In the heart of Mangaluru, where rising air pollution is spurring public health worries, voices are calling for a greener, cleaner shift in the city’s public transport. Leading this call is APD Foundation, a Mangaluru-based environmental NGO, which has urged Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre to mandate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in public transport.

Abdullah A Rehman, CEO of APD Foundation, emphasized in a formal letter to the minister that Mangaluru’s public transportation system—efficient and organized with both government and private players—could transition smoothly to EVs in stages. He suggested that government-backed financial incentives, partnerships with EV manufacturers, and collaborations with environmental groups could streamline the switch.

Rehman stressed the potential of EVs to cut down emissions, enhance air quality, and reduce noise levels, noting the quieter operation of electric buses. He confirmed that a copy of his letter was submitted to the Deputy Commissioner as well.

However, Dilraj Alva from the Dakshina Kannada City Bus Association noted potential challenges, explaining that the shift might take up to two years due to infrastructure and budget hurdles. Most EV buses, he explained, are procured through aggregators, not directly by individual operators. The addition of charging stations and other essential infrastructure further complicates the transition.

Alva also raised the economic concern: while diesel buses are priced between ₹30-40 lakh, electric buses can cost up to ₹1 crore. Reflecting on recent meetings with companies, including one in Manipal, he questioned the assumption that EVs are an absolute solution to pollution. “EVs aren’t entirely eco-friendly, especially when considering battery disposal,” he cautioned.

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Waqf row: BJP stages ‘our land, our right’ protest across Karnataka for second day

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November 22,2024

Bengaluru, Nov 22: For the second day running, the Karnataka BJP on Friday staged a statewide protest condemning the government’s alleged move to notify land of farmers as Waqf property.

The BJP staged a protest before the offices of Deputy Commissioners at district headquarters.

The BJP leaders are vehemently demanding that the state government cancel a 1974 Gazette notification in this regard.

The agitators are also demanding scrapping of the Waqf Board and the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Minister for Waqf and Housing Zameer Ahmad Khan.

The BJP MLAs, MLCs, MPs gathered in the premises of Freedom Park and staged a protest under the leadership of Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka and slammed the state government.

MLA T.S. Srivatsa led the protest in Mysuru and hundreds of party workers and farmers staged the protest under the leadership of former MP Pratap Simha in Kodagu.

Former MP Sumalatha Ambareesh led the agitation in Mandya.

This was the first time that Sumalatha took part in the party’s programme after the Lok Sabha elections.

State President B.Y. Vijayendra claimed, “The Congress government in Karnataka is issuing notices to farmers claiming the ownership of their lands to the Waqf Board and pushing them on the streets overnight.”

In the first week of December, three teams formed by the BJP will travel across the state and record the grievances of farmers.

“The state government is attempting to snatch away the lands belonging to temples as well,” Vijayendra alleged and added that the teams would comprise all senior leaders of the BJP.

Meanwhile, the police have taken Sri Ram Sena chief Pramod Muthalik into custody while staging a protest march to the office of Zameer Ahmad Khan in Bengaluru.

Muthalik along with Hindutva activists was planning to lay siege to Zameer’s office over the Waqf row.

The police stopped Muthalik and requested him to submit the memorandum by reaching the minister’s office in a vehicle. However, Muthalik refused to go with the police and continued his footmarch. The police took him into custody following arguments.

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