Normalcy returns to Ullal, bus drivers resort to strike; MLA appeals for peace

April 22, 2013

Mangalore, Apr 22: Even as police have claimed that Ullal has returned to normalcy on Monday after episodes of tension following a minor accident on Sunday evening, buses have remained off road on Monday as a retaliation to the Sunday's clash.

Ullal town, situated about 14 kms from Mangalore has witnessed communal unrest on Sunday night after a minor mishap. This also called for prohibitory orders to avert any untoward incidents, along with deputing of Central Reserve Police Force in sensitive zones as the elections are round approaching.

While the police arrested three persons, Ashok, Mustafa and Lathif, in connection to the incident, bus operating in Ullal region have given a call to stop plying buses on Ullal route on Monday as a mark of protest. Miscreants had pelted stones on two buses during Sunday night's clashes.

Positively responding to strike call, most of the bus operators kept their buses off road. However, Ullal police have said that the bus service may resume later in the day.

Meanwhile Mangalore MLA U T Khader has urged the local residents not to politicize the issue. “As the state is gearing up for Assembly polls, people should behave with more responsibility. You should not pay heed to rumours and should not take law in to your hand at any cost,” he appealed the people.

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A Tragic End—Mortal Remains of Entrepreneur Mumtaz Ali Found In River

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October 7,2024

Mangaluru, Oct 7: In a heartbreaking turn of events, the search for Mumtaz Ali, chairman of Misbah Group of Educational Institutions, ended with the discovery of his mortal remains in the Phalguni river near Kulur. The somber discovery came after an exhaustive search, leaving a community in shock and sorrow.

He is the younger brother of former MLA Mohuiddin Bawa and former MLC B M Farookh.

The incident has taken a deeply distressing turn with the filing of an FIR against six individuals, including a woman, who are accused of pushing Ali to a tragic end.

The accused allegedly blackmailed Ali, fabricating a story about his involvement in an illicit relationship with the woman. Reports suggest that they extorted Rs 50 lakh from Ali and were unrelenting, demanding an additional Rs 50 lakh from him, casting a shadow over his final days.

The complaint, lodged by Ali’s grieving brother, accuses these individuals of driving him to despair through relentless blackmail and false accusations, ultimately leading him to take the tragic step.

In the early hours of Sunday, Ali left his home at 3 am, heading towards Suratkal, perhaps seeking some solace. A minor accident occurred when his car collided with a private bus near MCF. Despite the mishap, he offered a heartfelt apology to the bus driver and conductor—a gesture that now echoes with the pain of his unspoken struggles. After the collision, Ali made a U-turn near Panambur circle, driving back towards Kulur bridge, where his journey came to a sorrowful end.

Ali’s last moments hold an even deeper sadness, as he left behind a voice message in Byari, naming an individual who had been tormenting him mentally. Sent to his daughter and a close friend, the message revealed the unbearable burden he was carrying, hinting at his final decision to end his suffering.

This tragic loss has left the community and his loved ones grappling with unanswered questions and a profound sense of grief. As the investigation unfolds, the memory of Mumtaz Ali lingers, a reminder of the silent battles that too often go unseen.

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