Man arrested for allegedly killing his wife for money

naeem@coastaldigest.com (CD Network)
November 26, 2011

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Mangalore, November 26: Udupi town police have detained the husband in connection with mysterious death of his 25-year old wife Asma.

The arrested is Sajid, a daily wage labourer from Anandnagar in Hubli.

Asma, daughter of Umarabba and Halimamma couple from Kukkunduru in Karkala taluk, was given in marriage to Sajid nearly five years ago.

The police action comes after Asma's parents, who strongly believe that their daughter was killed by her husband for want of money, decided to fight for justice and lodged a complaint.

The elderly couple on Thursday night had received a phone call from Hubli from their daughter's in laws informing that Asma was in very serious condition.

According to Halimamma her daughter Asma was tortured by her husband Sajid for money and they always tried to fulfil his demand.


Umarabba and Halimamma who had rushed to Hubli expecting to get their daughter admitted to the hospital were shell-shocked to see the dead body of Asma. Her in-laws informed Umarabba that their daughter had consumed kerosene and phenyl.

And the worst part of the tragedy was that Hubli Police refused to register a case of suspicious death, following which Umarabba decided to bring the body of their daughter to Udupi for post mortem.

Asma's body contained injuries and assault marks.

Halimamma alleged that Sajid is an alcoholic and also had an extra marital affair. He wanted to take loan for unnecessary reasons and was forcing Asma to get loan sanctioned in her name. Asma was reluctant to support his demands despite the fact that her parents always wanted to support Sajid's demands for the sake of their daughter's Happiness. Asma was against the idea of giving more money to Sajid, she added.

Sajid always threatened Asma of killing their two little children Noor Banu (4) and Riyan(3). Umarabba and Halimamma now want their grandchildren back in their home to substitute the loss of their daughter's death. They are also determined to fight the cause till they get justice against their daughter's death.


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March 27,2025

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The Karnataka government has announced that Nandini milk will become ₹4 costlier per litre starting April 1, 2025. This is the second price hike this year.

The decision was made during a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna and Animal Husbandry Minister K Venkatesh said the increase is meant to support dairy farmers by covering the rising costs of producing and processing milk.

Officials also said that:

>> The extra money from the price hike will go directly to the milk producers.

>> The earlier ₹2 price hike (announced on June 26, 2024) will be withdrawn.

>> The new price hike of ₹4 will apply to both 500 ml and 1-litre packets.

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April 7,2025

Mangaluru, Apr 7: The long-standing demand for a separate Beary Development Corporation has hit a wall — the Karnataka government has officially stated that no such proposal is currently under consideration.

Beary-speaking people, mainly settled across Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and parts of Kodagu, have been urging the government to set up a dedicated body for the welfare of their community and the promotion of their unique 1,200-year-old language. But during the recent legislative session, Minority Affairs Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan confirmed that his department has not received any proposal on this matter.

The clarification came in response to a question by MLC Ivan D’Souza, who highlighted the community’s cultural richness and a population of over 25 lakh. “The community has raised this demand several times to support education and social upliftment, but the government hasn’t taken any concrete steps,” he said.

In his reply, the minister pointed out that the Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation (KMDC) already runs various welfare schemes for Muslim, Christian, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh, and Parsi communities. Since Beary speakers are considered part of the Muslim community, they are eligible for benefits under these existing programs, he added.

Still, many in the Beary community feel that without a separate development body, their identity, language, and specific needs risk being overlooked.

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March 28,2025

Udupi: Deputy Commissioner K. Vidya Kumari has directed officials to expedite land acquisition for designated industrial zones in the district to facilitate new industries. She issued these instructions during a meeting at Rajatadri on Wednesday.

Lands have been identified across various taluks for industrial development. The DC emphasized that KIADB must acquire these lands and ensure essential infrastructure—electricity, roads, and drainage—to attract industries and generate employment.

A total of 77 acres of private land has been acquired and compensated, including 31.2 acres in Kerebettu village, Hebri taluk, and 45.7 acres in Shivapura village. However, approval for 36.5 acres of government land is still pending. She instructed the forest department to assess whether this land falls under an eco-sensitive zone.

For the Belapu Industrial Area, the DC urged officials to accelerate minor land acquisitions for road expansion and commence construction at the earliest. She also mandated rainwater harvesting systems for all units in the Miyaru Industrial Area to tackle water scarcity.

Currently, 22 export-based units operate in the district. The DC encouraged further promotion of exports and an increase in their number.

The meeting was attended by Joint Director of Industries Nagraj V. Naik, KIADB Development Officer Srinivasa Murthy, Small-Scale Industries Association District President Harish Kunder, Deputy Director of the District Industrial Center Seetharam Shetty, District Skill Development Officer Arun B., and others.

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