Amanath Bank scam: Jaffer Sharief goes on hunger strike

August 2, 2013

Bangalore, Aug 2: Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader, C?K?Jaffer Sharief on Thursday announced an indefinite relay hunger strike demanding a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?into the largescale misappropriation in Amanath Co-operative Bank and misuse of Wakf properties in the State.

Sharief will be joined by two other Muslim Congress leaders, C?M?Ibrahim and MLA R?Roshan Baig, for the relay hunger strike over the next few days.

Addressing a press conference on Thursday evening, Sharief said, “It has always been the poorer strata of the Muslims who have invested in the bank. Due to the greed of a few people, a lot of poor people are suffering. We have already approached the government with a plea to hand over the investigation of the misappropriation to the CBI. But till date, the government has not yielded.”

He said the government should not, at any cost, allow the merger of the co-operative bank with nationalised banks as it would help the perpetrators of the misappropriation go scot-free.

At the other end, attacking the Al-Ameen Charitable Trust which is run by Union Minister for Minority Affairs K?Rehman Khan, the senior Congress leader said it had sold the Wakf property to a private builder in Bijapur.

“The Al-Ameen Medical College in Bijapur was established during Ramakrishna Hegde's tenure as chief minister. However, on the pretext of it being disapproved by the Medical Council of India (MCI), the land was sold by the charitable trust to another private trust which is owned by a private builder,” said Sharief.

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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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