SC orders CBI probe into clashes outside B'lore court

New Delhi, Aug 27: Overturning a Karnataka High Court order, the Supreme Court today ordered CBI investigation into last year's clashes outside a Bangalore court during production of mining baron G Janardhana Reddy.

A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam set aside the high ciourt order by which a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was ordered to be set up to probe the incident.

"We direct the CBI to carry out the investigation within six months," the bench, also comprising justices Ranjana P Desai and Ranjan Gogoi, said.

The court asked the SIT to hand over the documents and other materials to the CBI for enabling it to investigate the incident.

On May 16, 2012, the high court had ordered constitution of the SIT for investigating the clashes.

On March 2, 2012, several mediapersons and police personnel were injured when they were attacked by unruly lawyers in a Bangalore civil court complex premises.

The advocates had targetted journalists, particularly electronic media crew, who had gathered to cover Reddy's appearance before the court in an illegal mining case.

The advocates had objected to the presence of journalists inside the designated court room even before Reddy was produced.

The lawyers had hurled stones, chairs and water bottles at police and public alike and torched some vehicles, including a police van.

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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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