Debris from sunken container ship: officials

July 28, 2013

Kasargod, Jul 28: The source of the gas tankers and other consumer durables that had been washed ashore on various beaches of the district in the past few days has been finally traced.

Officials have confirmed that these goods were wreckage from the sunken cargo ship MV Mol Comfort. The ill-fated vessel sank last month in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Oman while going to Singapore from Jeddah.

Personnel from Protection and Indemnity Club, the ship's insurers, examined the gas tankers that beached at Berike, near Kumbla, on Tuesday, and in Kottikulam and Mogral-Puthur on Thursday, and confirmed that they were the cargo of the ship, District Collector P.S. Muhammed Sagir said.

The officials, who came from Mumbai, said the gas in the tankers was neither toxic nor inflammable, and was used for refrigeration.

They were compiling the list of objects that drifted towards the coast and were making arrangements to shift the debris out of the district, the Collector said.

The objects, now under the custody of the district administration, would be handed over once the ownership of the wreckage was confirmed.

The 316-metre-long MV Mol Comfort, ferrying 4,500 containers, broke apart while sailing to Jeddah from Singapore on June 17. Efforts to tow it ashore failed, and it sank later. All the 26 crew members had been rescued.

Immediately after the shipwreck, there were unconfirmed reports that the vessel was carrying huge quantity of weapons from the US for Free Syrian Army, the Syrian rebels.

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DKS pledges job creation and tourism boost to restore communal harmony in Dakshina Kannada

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November 3,2024

Mangaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar emphasized the urgent need for local job creation and a dedicated tourism policy to address communal tensions and rejuvenate the Dakshina Kannada region.

He spoke during "Ashoka Jan-Mana," a clothing distribution event organized by Rai Estates Educational and Charitable Trust, under the leadership of MLA Ashok Rai, at Kombettu’s taluk stadium in Puttur on Saturday.

“There are challenges to communal harmony across the coastal and interior regions of Dakshina Kannada. To counter these issues, we must provide opportunities for our youth," Shivakumar stated. "The government is considering a specialized tourism policy for the coastal areas to attract more visitors and retain local talent."

Shivakumar expressed concern about a rising trend among local youth to migrate to Saudi Arabia, Mumbai, and Bengaluru due to limited job opportunities in the area. "Communal disturbances have also discouraged students from other districts from enrolling in our institutions, and several banks that originated here have closed down," he said.

Highlighting the region's potential, Shivakumar remarked, “Dakshina Kannada is home to many temples and boasts a rich coastline. Yet, despite Mangaluru having a major port, we still lack five-star hotels. Developing tourism here will be essential for creating jobs and fostering harmony.”

He also hinted at development projects proposed by Ashok Rai for Puttur, which are currently under wraps due to by-election restrictions. Assuring commitment, Shivakumar said, “Although we secured only two seats in Dakshina Kannada, we are committed to developing all constituencies in the region.”

The Deputy Chief Minister concluded with a powerful message on leadership, likening Ashok Rai to a modern embodiment of ancient virtues. “For success, one should have Dharmaraya's righteousness, Karna's generosity, Arjuna's focus, Vidura's ethics, Bhima's strength, and Krishna's strategy. Ashok Rai has all these qualities," he said, praising Rai’s dedication to the people of Dakshina Kannada.

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Mangaluru: Cyber stalker arrested after woman attempts suicide amidst explicit threats

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October 26,2024

Mangaluru, Oct 26: In a distressing case of online harassment, Surathkal police in Mangaluru have apprehended a man, identified as Shariq, on charges of cyber harassment that allegedly led a woman to attempt suicide.

The case took a dark turn when the woman reported that her Facebook account was hacked, leading to an influx of explicit, threatening messages directed at her brother, Kishan, and friend, Harshith.

According to Commissioner of Police Anupam Agrawal, the complaint, registered on October 22, specifically accused Shariq of orchestrating the harassment. Summoned for questioning, Shariq’s mobile phones and social media accounts were initially reviewed, but no conclusive evidence surfaced.

The case escalated when the woman reportedly received more abusive messages on October 24, pushing her to a point of desperation. Following her suicide attempt, police intensified the probe, reaching out to social media platforms for further verification.

The Surathkal police have filed charges under sections 78(1)(i), 351(1 & 2), and 3(5) of the BNS, with the investigation ongoing to uncover the full extent of the cyber harassment network.

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