Electricity transmission tower falls over house, no casualties reported

November 5, 2013

Konaje, Nov 5: A high-tension electric transmission tower fell over a mud house due to heavy rains on Sunday night at Pavoor area, partially damaging the house. While the tower fell, it pulled over couple of electric poles too, causing added damage. While the family living in the house miraculous escaped, the house has been partially damaged.

The house belonged to Gangaiah Poojary of Killur-Bengamarbottu. When the mishap happened there were six people inside the house including an infant.

Due to the mishap one part of the house has been completely lost. A cupboard, television set and commodities of daily use have been lost and the damage is estimated at Rs 2.50 lac.

Miraculous escape

It is said that family member Sumathi was sleeping in a room along with her 9-month old baby. When the thunderbolts began, the family members insisted her to shift to the other room along with the baby. Barely after five minutes of the mother and child moving out of the room, the tower fell right in front of the same room.

A total of 11 electric poles have fall in Pavoor areas reportedly.

It is said that the stem of the tower had rusted and hence it fell off during the rains. However, fortunately, the electric connection to the tower had been cut off about three months ago, due to the condition of the tower, which prevented large scale damage and loss of lives.

Other incidents

In another incident, two jackfruit trees were uprooted due to rains at Inoli-Kana damaging the house of T H Abbas. Apart from this 10 areca trees and two coconut trees in his plantation too were lost. The loss is estimated at Rs 50,000.

At Kallaje, Valerian, Charlie and Pascal lost over 50 areca trees in their plantations. Leelavathi Shetty living in the same area lost 10 area trees. Christin, a resident of this area lost 15 areca trees.

A tree fell over the shop of Krishnappa Salian destroying the roof. Strong winds blew off the tiles of the residence of one Vasu Karkera.

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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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