Udupi | 3 detained from Kerala-bound train with Rs 1.65 crore in cash

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November 3, 2018

Udupi, Nov 3: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Udupi have detained three persons on the charge of illegally carrying Rs. 1.65 crore cash aboard the Mumbai-Thiruvananthapuram Netravati Express.

The accused have been identified as Prakash Kumar, Jaswant Singh (both from Rajasthan), and Ganesh from Sangli, Maharashtra. The three were travelling to Kannur.

A travelling ticket examiner (TTE) found the behaviour of the youths suspicious and tipped off the RPF personnel about them. The RPF carried out a search operation in the train and found three persons carrying cash amounting to Rs. 1.65 core in two shoulder bags in coach B3 of Train No: 16345.

They were taken into custody around 4.30 a.m. and handed over to the railway police. The local Manipal police were also informed about it.

Since a parliamentary byelection is on for the Shivamogga seat and the amount seized was over Rs. 50,000, the Income Tax Department was informed about it. Officials of the department are looking into the matter.

Sources in district police said it was suspected to be a hawala transaction related to gold because of the Kannur-Sangli link. In such cases, the smuggled gold is sold at a lower cost around Sangli, parts of Maharashtra and Rajasthan.

Whether the money was meant for the elections will be known only after the investigation by the I-T Department, sources said.

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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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