Police interrogate five in Neermarga communal clash

October 23, 2013

Mangalore, Oct 23: In connection with the clash that broke out between two different communities in Mallur near Neermarga on Monday night, the Mangalore rural police have begun interrogating five persons and have launched a complete search for more suspects from both the communities.

The communal clash, which began over a trivial issue, caused tension in the area and resulted in injuries to nine persons.

The problem began when a motorcycle belonging to Praveen was allegedly damaged by some children when he had come to Mallur to attend the funeral rites of a woman. It is said that the children were allegedly targeted by a group supporting Praveen, as a result of which few persons were said to have gotten injured.

15-year-old Batish said that he and his brother Khoja were attacked by around 20 members at 6 p.m. on Monday, even as they were proclaiming their non-involvement in the matter. It is learnt that the group then chased the two boys to their grandmother Fathima's house nearby. The group then allegedly hit Fathima and a neighbour Avoom.

All the four victims were admitted to a private hospital in Mangalore. Batish's relatives have lodged a complaint against those who assaulted him and his family members.

It is said that angered by this, another faction began targeting Praveen and his group in retaliation, before throwing stones at the house belonging to Kunjappa. The group supporting Praveen alleged that they were also attacked by the other group. Kunjappa, Umavati and Lata were injured when stones were thrown, and were admitted to government Wenlock Hospital in Mangalore.

The case is being probed by Mangalore rural police.

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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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