Veera Rani Abbakka awards for Dr Indira Hegde, Vinni Fernandes

January 7, 2015

Mangaluru, Jan 7: Renowned Kannada-Tulu writer and researcher Dr Indira Hegde and well-known television and theatre artiste Vinni Fernandes have been selected for Veera Rani Abbakka Award and Rani Abbakka Award for the year 2015 respectively.

Announcing this at a press conference here on Wednesday, president of the reception committee of Veera Rani Abbakka Utsava K Jayaram Shetty said that the awards would be presented at the valedictory ceremony of'Veera Rani Abbakka Utsava- 2015' to be held on January 24 and 25 at the B A Pre-university College premises at Thumbay. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will present the awards to the recipients at the valedictory ceremony, he said, adding that the award consisted of a memento and Rs 20,000 in cash.

Hailing from Kinnigoli, Dr Indira Hegde has written several books including novels, short-stories collection and works of research on socio-cultural study of Bunt community. She has also received several awards in recognition of her contribution to literature and research, he said.

Vinni Fernandes has performed various roles in cine films, television serials and dramas in Konkani, Kannada, Tulu and Beary. Hailing from Kulshekhar, she has acted in acclaimed Kannada films such as Haseena, Nayi Neralu and Gulabi Talkies apart from several other movies, he said.

He said that the recipients for the awards were selected by the advisory committee chaired by Dr Amrutha Someshwara.

Working president of the committee Dinakar Ullal, general secretary Bhaskar Rai Kukkevalli, nodal officer Chandrahas Rai and others were present on the occasion.

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Mangaluru: In a tragic case that shocked the city, the principal district and sessions judge Ravindra M Joshi sentenced Sandeep Rathod of Sindagi, Vijayapura, to life imprisonment for the murder of 22-year-old college student Anjana Vashishta.

According to public prosecutor Judith OM Crasta, the gruesome crime occurred on June 7, 2019, when Anjana's body was discovered at Pais Cottage in Attavar. The victim was found with cable wires wrapped around her neck, her head wedged between the cot's rods, painting a chilling picture of her final moments.

Anjana, an MSc student in Ujire, had met Rathod, then 23, through Facebook in July 2018. Rathod, posing as a constable-in-training, developed a relationship with her, even securing a place at the Royal Academy Coaching Centre in Mangaluru. However, things took a dark turn when Anjana informed Rathod that her family had arranged a marriage proposal for her, which she planned to accept.

Devastated by her decision to end their relationship, Rathod called Anjana to his room. In a fit of rage, he strangled her. After the murder, he stole her phone, withdrew Rs 15,000 from her account using her ATM card, and fled to Sindagi, where he stayed at Sangam Lodge.

The Mangaluru South police investigated the case and filed charges under IPC Sections 302 (murder), 380 (theft), and 403 (dishonest misappropriation of property). The court's thorough investigation included testimony from 45 witnesses and the review of 100 documents.

The court ultimately sentenced Rathod to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 25,000. He was also sentenced to three months’ imprisonment for the theft and misappropriation charges, along with fines totaling Rs 1,500. Additionally, the court directed the District Legal Services Authority to provide compensation to Anjana’s parents for their immense loss.

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