National Scheduled Caste Commission member reviews SC cases in DK

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August 24, 2013

Mangalore, Aug 24: Member of National Commission for Scheduled Castes M Shivanna said that atrocity cases on members of Scheduled Castes in Dakshina Kannada were fewer compared to other districts in the state.

During his visit to Dakshina Kannada for the first time to review the progress of various governmental departments in the district, he held a meeting of various district-level officials at the Deputy Commissioner's office here on Friday.

Interacting with mediapersons after the meeting, he observed that there was about 90 per cent progress in the district in terms of resolving atrocity cases on Scheduled Castes in the district. This may have been due to education and a higher rate of literacy in the district, he said.

He said that in the year 2011-12, a total of 56 cases pertaining to Scheduled Castes had been registered in the district, out of which 55 were atrocity cases, while one was a rape case. In the year 2012-13, a total of 41 cases were registered, out of which 17 were charge-sheeted and six received B report.

He said that he had issued directives to hold quarterly meeting presided by the Deputy Commissioner to review the progress of atrocity cases in the district. Atrocity-prone areas should be regularly visited and steps should be taken to curb them. Monthly meetings should also be held by District Caste Vigilance Committee that has been set up to review atrocity cases, he said, adding that compared to other districts there was improvement in Dakshina Kannada.

He said that in Dakshina Kannada, allotment of sites to SC/STs was a problem, since lands were fewer in the district. This problem is not seen in Mysore district where there is availability of land, however, there are no land donors in Dakshina Kannada. An amendment should be made in the law, to allot land to Dalits, he suggested.

Deputy Commissioner N Prakash was present on the occasion.

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A Tragic End—Mortal Remains of Entrepreneur Mumtaz Ali Found In River

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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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