844 vehicles to be pressed into action in eight constituencies of DK

April 30, 2013

Mangalore, Apr 30: A total of 844 vehicles have been discharged to be utilised for election duty in eight Assembly constituencies in the district.

Generally held in three phases, elections are being held in a single phase this time. Owing to this, District Transport Authority has been undertaking extra efforts for the Assembly elections.

Distribution

A total of 24 vehicles have been provided to sector officials. The process of providing vehicles to officials has begun from April 21. For the purpose of election duty, a total of 570 vehicles have been provided to officials. These vehicles will be utilised on May 4 and 5.

This time, emphasis has been given to school vehicles as about 56 school vehicles have been discharged for election duty. A total of 256 buses including 90 KSRTC buses and 110 private ones, 128 maxi-cabs, nine mini-buses, 111 jeeps, and 16 lorries for transportation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) have been assigned in the district. Around 14 water tankers have also been assigned to provide water for officials on election duty.

Around 274 vehicles are being provided for the police department for providing security and other purposes. Separate vehicles have been provided for the movement of para-military troops that have arrived in the district. Around 206 jeeps, 60 trucks and 8 mini-vans have been provided. Only those private tourist vehicles with yellow number plates are being utilised. The Election Commission itself is providing rental for ample vehicles.

Additional payment after elections: RTO

The Transport Authority is ready to provide additional vehicles wherever required rather than sharing them. The full rental for the vehicles used during local body elections has not been remunerated yet. The Assembly elections were announced soon after the local body elections came to an end, hence the commission has not released the remuneration amount. As soon as the elections are done with, it will be paid, informed the Regional Transport Officer Mallikarjuna.

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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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