Tontadarya Siddalinga seer, who spearheaded Lingayat religion movement, no more

coastaldigest.com web desk

October 20, 2018

Gadag, Oct 20: Siddalinga Swamiji of Tontadarya Mutt, Gadag, in North Karnataka, passed away following severe cardiac attack on Saturday. He was 69.

According to Mutt sources, Swamiji complained about severe chest pain and he was immediately rushed to a private hospital where he breathed lost.

The police have increased the security outside the historical mutt in Gadag where devotees have started gathering. Police have barricaded the mutt surroundings and major traffic snarls are expected in and around Gadag.

The Swajiji had led a delegation to the then Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to demand separate religion status and reservation for 'Lingayat' community.

The seer has fan following not only in Gadag but also across the state. Soon after the news of see’s death spread, personalities including former PM H D Deve Gowda, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy and former CM Siddaramaiah condoled.

“It’s a great loss to the society and religious world. We need seers like him to lead the society and people. We feel orphaned,” Shivu Hiremath, a farmer and mutt devotee said. The mortal remains of Siddalinga seer will be brought to mutt premises after which final rights are expected to take place.

Politicians, seers of various mutts and devotees from other parts of Karnataka are expected to arrive for the last rites.

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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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