Cattle thefts: BJP warns of district-wide protest if not checked

August 6, 2013

Mangalore, Aug 6: Member of Legislative Council K Monappa Bhandary gave a stern warning to the Congress-led state government that the Bharatiya Janata Party would resort to district-wide protests if the former failed to stop the rampant cow-slaughter and close down illegal abattoirs in Dakshina Kannada.

Speaking at a press conference at district BJP office here on Tuesday, he said that after coming to power, the Congress government had failed to implement the anti cow-slaughter bill, which is a clear indication that the government is indirectly backing the cattle thieves.

Cattle thefts, illegal slaughter houses and smuggling of cattle are on the rise in the district, the district administration as well as the police department has failed in checking it. This has also led to disruption of communal harmony in the district. For the past few months, cattle thieves have begun resorting to dacoity and threatening people. These thieves should be booked under charges of dacoity, he said, adding that cattle thefts were the sole cause for disruption of peace in the district.

He said that even after being passed by both the State legislature, the anti cow-slaughter bill was pending before the Governor. This is equivalent to protecting the robbers. The police are also involved in oppressing concerned citizens who raise their voice against this issue. This is immoral, he said.

He demanded the closure of illegal slaughter houses in DK and Udupi districts, and strict action against butchering of cattle.

Opposition to amendment in Panchayat Raj bill

Mr Bhandary expressed satisfaction that the BJP had worked effectively towards forcing the Siddaramaiah government to refer the Karnataka Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2013 to a joint committee of the legislature.

He also expressed the same over the withdrawal of the Karnataka Agriculture Produce Marketing (Second Amendment) Bill, 2013 in the legislative council, maintining that the bill would only benefit traders and middlemen, and not farmers.

Compensation to dengue-affected victims

He said that the BJP was also successful in urging the government to provide a compensation of Rs 1 lakh to all the dengue-affected victims in the state.

MLC Capt Ganesh Karnik, BJP district president Padmanabha Kottary and Mahila Morcha president (city unit) Pushpalatha Gatty were present.

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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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