Siddaramaiah expresses concern over lack of professionalism in police department

February 5, 2014

Bangalore, Feb 5: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday pulled up the Police Department for what he said its lack of professionalism and expressed serious concern over the growing crime rate that was affecting the credibility of not only the police but also the State government.

Inaugurating a three-day annual conference of senior police officers at the police headquarters here, Mr. Siddaramaiah also found fault with the police for its lack of co-ordination and improper planning in the Gulbarga encounter case, which led to the death of the police sub-inspector Mallikarjun Bande.

He criticised the police for not acting swiftly to prevent a sugarcane farmer from taking his life during the Belgaum legislature session, affecting the image of the government. The failure of the police to arrest the accused in communal incidents in Chikmagalur in time had led to him obtaining anticipatory bail, he remarked.

“As per the records, organised crime, gambling and prostitution are on the rise and this can be contained within 24 hours by the jurisdictional police officers,” Mr. Siddaramaiah said and added that despite giving directions to senior police officers such crimes were continuing unabated.

Referring to the recent extortion cases involving police officers in Bangalore, Mr. Siddaramaiah asked the department why criminal cases had not been booked against the accused officers.

“You book criminal cases against people involved in such cases and arrest them. If so, why have you not done this to the officers involved,” he asked and said that merely suspending such officers is not enough.

Police officers should have better coordination with people for maintaining law and order in their jurisdiction. Having acquaintance with land sharks and indulging themselves in “hafta vasooli” (protection money) will have adverse effect on society and on the government, he said.

On poor investigation, Mr. Siddaramaiah said that conviction rates are zero due to the absence of quality investigation and professionalism among police officers.

Citing an example, Mr. Siddaramaiah said that in 2011, 1,797 cases of atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes communities were booked followed by 1,700 in 2012 and 1,925 in 2013. Not even a single case had seen conviction, he said and added that this was because of lack of quality and timely investigation.

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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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