Will file civil and criminal lawsuits against Thimarodi, Somnath Nayak: Dr B K Ravindra

November 2, 2013

Mangalore, Nov 2: Reacting to the allegations against Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala Dr D Veerendra Heggade and his family in connection with the rape and murder case of Soujanya that took place a year ago in Belthangady taluk, Principal of SDM Law College, Mangalore Dr B K Ravindra stated that the educational institution would file civil and criminal lawsuits against the persons who were “deliberately” trying to malign the name of Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala and its head.

Addressing reporters at a press conference here on Friday, he said that the allegations aimed at the Dharmadhikari Veerendra Heggade and his family were unfair and malicious in nature, and amounted to defamation which was both a civil and criminal offence.

Although it is clear beyond reasonable doubt from the CID report in the Soujanya case that Dr Veerendra Heggade and his family are not connected to the heinous crime, allegations made by few individuals based merely on their suspicions amount to violation of law. The institution will take action in a legal way along with supportive proof and documents and file civil and criminal lawsuits against the persons responsible for this, he said.

Voicing his reaction to the allegations on behalf of the student community of institutions under SDM Educational Society, he said that they would respond to these allegations legally and intellectually.

“Since it appears that certain organisations are not satisfied with the outcome of the CID investigation, we are ready to fight and expose ourselves to further investigation. We even support a CBI probe in the case, he said.

Pointing fingers at Hindu leader Mahesh Shetty Thimarodi and Somnath Nayak of Nagarika Seva Trust for making unfounded assertions against the Dharmadhikari and trying to mislead the people, he opined that this was being done unnecessarily only to malign the character of Dr Veerendra Hegde, which had to be stopped.

He said that in this regard, he had written a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner and the Superintendent of Police.

He added that the lawsuits would be filed against Mr Thimarodi and Mr Nayak after obtaining legal advice from the prominent alumni of the institution.

Speaking on the occasion, Director of SDM College of Business Management Devaraj K said that the allegations had deeply hurt the sentiments of the student and teaching community of the educational institution.

“It is not right to put the blame on the Kshetra if any untoward incidents occur in nearby Belthangady village. It is also unfair to accuse three young men of being responsible for the rape and murder of the young girl, as it will affect their reputation and future,” he said, adding that it would be hard for the young men to recover from the stigma if they were proved innocent.

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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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