School trying to cover up sexual abuse of nursery student, says victim's mom

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March 15, 2015

Mangaluru, Mar 15: The mother of the nursery student, who was sexually abused by a school van driver near Thokkottu on the outskirts of the city on Friday, has demanded immediate justice and prompt legal action against the accused and authorities of Mangalore One School, who downplayed the incident.

Speaking at a press conference held by Samyuktha Muslim Jamath, Dakshina Kannada and like-minded organisations, here on Sunday, Sameera (name changed), mother of the victim, said that after the incident of sexual abuse of her daughter came to light, the school authorities, when approached, refused to take the incident into consideration and tried to cover up the entire matter.

“They turned down our request to lodge a complaint against the school van driver on the grounds that police involvement will spoil the image of the school,” she said, alleging that the reputation of the school was more important to the school management than the plight of her daughter.

She said that the school management rubbished the allegations of rape on the girl and said that the injuries on the girl had been caused when she hurt herself from the chair in the classroom. She also told media persons that the family had not been contacted by any member of the school committee, management or staff to enquire about the condition of the girl.

With tears in her eyes, Sameera said that her daughter was usually dropped off home from school by 1 p.m. and on the day of the alleged assault, she came home late.

“She was preoccupied and seemed distant, refusing to eat much. I instantly knew something was wrong, and when I noticed her bleeding in the evening, she told me that the van driver had done something bad to her. She revealed that the van driver had forced himself on her after parking the van somewhere on the side of the road,” she said, alleging that the driver of the school van had been drunk during the entire day. She appealed for swift justice for her daughter.

President of Samyuktha Muslim Jamath and former Mayor K Ashraf said that the parents of the girl had approached him and lamented that no political leader or authorities from the education department had offered them support. Neither did the school authorities take the matter seriously and offer them help. Instead, they tried to cover the entire episode to avoid tarnishing their image, he said, strongly condemning the refusal of the school management to consider the matter seriously.

He said that in light of the increasing sexual crimes on children in schools, it was the responsibility of the schools to implement proper safety measures and provide adequate security to students. “The school van had tinted windows and screens. The driver of the van was also drunk while dropping off students to their respective homes on the day of the incident,” he alleged.

Akhila Bharata Beary Parishad vice-president Hameed Kudroli, president of Madoor Juma Masjid Aziz Madoor and father of the girl were present, among others.

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February 12,2025

Mangaluru: A woman in Mangaluru fell victim to a sophisticated scam, losing Rs 14.02 lakh to fraudsters posing as police and CBI officials. The scammers deceived her under the pretense of a "digital arrest," using fake legal threats and official-looking documents.

The Deceptive Call

On November 12, 2024, the woman received a call from a customer care number claiming that Rs 1 lakh had been fraudulently transferred in Delhi using her ID. The caller warned that an FIR would be filed against her.

Shortly afterward, she received a WhatsApp video call from someone pretending to be a Delhi Police officer. The imposter accused her of being involved in 25 black money cases and instructed her to contact two alleged senior CBI officers.

The Fake Supreme Court Link

While at a research center of a private university, the woman received a suspicious link, supposedly from the Supreme Court. Upon opening it, she saw what appeared to be an official case number, an arrest warrant, and legal documents implicating her in black money transactions.

The fraudsters claimed she would be arrested within two hours unless she took immediate action. To "verify her innocence," they instructed her to transfer money to the RBI, assuring her that the funds would be refunded later.

The Financial Trap

Fearing arrest, the woman complied and transferred Rs 6.50 lakh via RTGS on November 13. To further cement their deception, the scammers even sent her a receipt. However, the threats didn’t stop.

Over the next two weeks, between November 13 and 30, the fraudsters continued pressuring her with dire warnings of imminent arrest and a seven-year prison sentence. Panicked and desperate to clear her name, she transferred a total of Rs 14.02 lakh to multiple accounts.

The Realization and Police Complaint

It was only after discussing the situation with her family that she realized she had been conned. She immediately filed a complaint at Ullal police station.

Authorities have urged citizens to be cautious and verify any legal claims before making payments. Scammers often use fear tactics and fake legal documents to manipulate victims into compliance.

Safety Measures to Avoid Such Scams

  • Verify Official Claims: Government agencies do not demand payments over the phone or WhatsApp.
  • Do Not Click Suspicious Links: Official legal documents are never shared through random links.
  • Consult Family or Authorities: If faced with legal threats, seek advice before taking action.
  • Report Suspicious Calls: Contact the cybercrime helpline if you receive questionable calls.

The case is currently under investigation.
 

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February 1,2025

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January 31,2025

Bengaluru: Special matching grants for the development of the backward region of Kalyana Karnataka, approval for the Mekedatu project and release of Rs 11,495 crore of special grants recommended by the 15th Finance Commission were among the suggestions and requests made by the Karnataka government during a pre-budget consultation with the Centre.

Last month, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met finance ministers of states and union territories (UTs) to take their demands and suggestions for the Union Budget 2025-26, to be presented on February 1.

In his presentation at the meeting, Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on behalf of the state government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah sought release of Rs 5,300 crore promised in the Union Budget to Upper Bhadra project to provide water to drought prone central Karnataka and special matching grants for the development of backward region of Kalyana Karnataka and the global eco sensitive Western Ghats.

The state urged the Central government to shift from a "reimbursement-based" system to an "advance-release" model for the implementation of the centrally sponsored schemes and also proposed increasing the Central share of their honorariums to Rs 5,000 per month for ASHA workers and Rs 2,000 for Anganwadi helpers.

According to a statement shared by the Gowda's office on Friday, the minister suggested increasing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana assistance from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs five lakh for urban houses and from Rs 72,000 to Rs three lakh for rural houses.

Karnataka has requested additional railway lines, expedited projects, and Central support for 50 per cent of land acquisition and 100 per cent construction costs.

The state also urged approvals for road infrastructure proposals, including new ring roads and upgrades to National Highways.

Gowda has also requested the Union government to increase pensions for old-age, widows, physically-challenged persons.

The Karnataka government called for transparent and need-based reforms in disaster relief fund allocation and timely release of SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) funds, prioritising states' disaster vulnerabilities, it stated.

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