Kasargod: Two more tankers wash ashore; suspected from sunken ship

July 25, 2013

Kasargod, Jul 25: Baffled after spotting three huge gas tankers on Berika beach near Kumbla, two more similar tankers were found in Kottikulam and Mogral–Puthur beaches.

Local authorities here took steps to ensure their safety till the higher-ups reach the spot.

Amid apprehension that the debris, including the tankers, refrigerators and soft drink rackets could have drifted out of Merchant Vessel Mol Comfort that sank in the Indian Ocean on June 26, Coast Guard officials were in touch with the sunken ship's office in Mumbai, District Collector P.S. Muhammed Sagir told The Hindu on Wednesday.

Senior Coast Guard officials in Kochi and those of the Chemruk Factories and Builders, a public sector rescue team from Kochi, are expected here on Thursday to establish the identity of the debris that got washed ashore, Mr. Sagir said.

A few more debris suspected to be from the sunken ship is seemingly floating towards Kozhikode beach, he said.

By all means, the substances, if any, inside the tankers would not be harmful for the human being and the facts would be known only after the authorities carried out detailed inspection of the drifted debris, he said.

The Collector's assertion comes amid apprehension by the residents of the beaches that their lives were in danger in the light of confusion over the contents inside the huge tankers that were washed ashore on the beaches in the district.

He said arrangements had been made to anchor the three large-sized capsule fixed tankers joined in an iron frame after they started drifting towards a nearby rocky formation and security personnel have been deployed on the beaches to ensure the safety of the debris.

The Coastal Police have collected the details marked on the tankers and have passed them on to the Coast Guard, V. Shekharan, SI, Coastal Police here said.

Kasargod shores get unusual commodities, source still untraced

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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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