Street vendors demand alternative arrangement to sell their ware

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January 4, 2014

Mangalore, Jan 4: Local street vendors under the banner of Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) staged a protest in front of the Central Market here on Friday, demanding an alternative arrangement for street vendors to peddle their goods.

Addressing the protestors, honorary president of the district unit of CITU Sunil Kumar Bajal said that the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Bill had been passed in the Parliament in 2012, to protect the livelihood of street vendors. However, today they are helpless as they are being opposed by permanent shop owners in Central Market and other markets in the city. The concerned authorities have to provide separate space for the street vendors, and earn their livelihood, he said.

CITU member B K Imthiyaz said that forcefully evicting the street vendors from the streets was a breach of the Supreme Court order, and it was the responsibility of the Mangalore City Corporation to provide alternative arrangement to the street vendors.

Several vendors took part in the protest, urged the MCC and district administration to arrange an alternative to peddle their ware in the city.

A memorandum was handed over to the Deputy Commissioner in this regard.

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A Tragic End—Mortal Remains of Entrepreneur Mumtaz Ali Found In River

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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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