Identity of dead suspected naxal yet to be determined: IGP

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September 6, 2012

Mangalore, September 6: The identity of the suspected naxalite who was shot down in the forests near Kukke Subramanya has not yet been ascertained, Pratap Reddy, IGP, Western Range said.

Speaking to mediapersons on Thursday at the Mortuary of Government Wenlock Hospital in Mangalore where the body of the suspected naxalite has been kept, Mr. Reddy said that it has not been determined as to what the identity of the dead is and which place he belonged to. “We have intimated our police counterparts in Kerala and Tamil Nadu so that they too can look into their naxal database to help in identification of the deceased”, he said.

The body has still been kept the way it was retrieved, Mr. Reddy said, stating that Post Mortem was yet to be conducted. “The body was brought here late in the night and there was rain too. At the moment the process of inquest is on under the supervision of the sub-divisional magistrate. After the process of inquest is over, the Post Mortem would be held. There are procedures pending and we also have to work as per the norms of the National Human Rights Commission while conducting them”, he said.

Responding to a query, Mr. Reddy denied that there was lack of coordination between the police and the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF). “The ANF is meant for operations in deep jungles and the civil police is less equipped. We are there as a support force for them. But it is not true that there is lack of coordination”, he said.

Meanwhile, the IGP said that ANF's combing operations are still on in naxal affected areas. There was no exchange of fire last evening however, he revealed. Attempts to bust naxal camps and put a break on their activities are being successfully carried out, he said, adding that there has been an increase in public cooperation with the police owing to the growing insecurity among people with regard to naxal activity.

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Demand for Mangaluru-Singapore direct flight gains momentum

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NRI professionals hailing from the coastal and Malnad regions of Karnataka, now based in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Australia, have been urging the Indian government and airlines to introduce a direct flight between Mangalore International Airport (MIA) and Singapore’s Changi Airport.

These professionals argue that Singapore’s strategic location as a hub connecting India with East Asia makes this flight essential. They highlight that this route would serve over 12 million people from the coastal and hill regions of southern India, fostering stronger ties with East Asian economies.

The group, consisting of individuals from Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Shivamogga, and Hassan, is spearheaded by Rajesh H Acharya, director of HQ Connections Pte Ltd, Singapore, and coordinator of the Singapore Tuluver community. Acharya emphasized the significance of the Indian government’s Act East policy, which aims to strengthen relationships between India and ASEAN, East Asia, and the Asia-Pacific region.

“This flight will open new doors for cultural, trade, tourism, and technological exchanges between these regions,” Acharya said.

The Mangalore Chapter of IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) has also proposed positioning the region as the 'Silicon Beach of India.' A direct flight would provide greater opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors from both Singapore and Mangaluru, boosting business exchanges.

Moreover, Singapore’s Changi Airport could see increased tourism from the Karnataka coast, while Coastal Karnataka would benefit from a surge in visitors from ASEAN countries, the Far East, Australia, New Zealand, and the US West Coast.

While a similar attempt in 2017 did not succeed, Acharya and his team are hopeful that this time their appeal will be taken seriously, tapping into the immense growth potential of the eastern half of the globe.

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