Accused in Abdul Rahman murder case will be arrested soon, says ADGP Hitendra
Bantwal, May 28: Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) R. Hitendra has assured that the accused in the murder of Abdul Rahman, secretary of the Kolathamajalu mosque will be arrested soon. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday in Kolathamajalu, Bantwal taluk, also left another man, Qalandar Shafi, critically injured in the attack.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday evening after arriving in Bantwal to take stock of the situation, ADGP Hitendra said that five dedicated teams have been formed under the leadership of Bantwal DySP Vijaya Prasad B. to trace the culprits. “The process of arresting the accused will be initiated as soon as they are located,” he added.
An FIR has been registered at the Bantwal police station based on a complaint by a person named Nisar. Two individuals have been specifically named in the FIR, and a detailed investigation is underway to uncover the motive behind the brutal murder. ADGP Hitendra said the reasons behind the attack will become clear as the probe progresses.
In light of the sensitive situation, prohibitory orders under Section 144 have already been imposed across Dakshina Kannada district, including Mangaluru city. Adequate police forces have been deployed to prevent any untoward incidents.
"Police teams have been brought in from nearby districts including Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Uttara Kannada, and Mysuru. Thousands of personnel are currently on duty," the ADGP said. He also warned the public against spreading provocative or false messages through social media platforms. “Strict legal action will be taken against those who post inflammatory content or circulate rumors online,” he stated.
When asked whether the murder was an act of revenge, ADGP Hitendra replied, “I am new to Dakshina Kannada, but you are not. You know the history of this district well. The answer lies within you.”
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Meghalaya MP death: Assembly session for Feb 20 likely to be adjourned, says CM
Shillong (PTI): The Meghalaya assembly session for February 20, during which the state budget is scheduled to be presented, could be adjourned as a mark of respect to Shillong MP Ricky A J Syngkon, who died on Thursday evening, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said.
Syngkon reportedly collapsed while playing futsal on the outskits of the city, and doctors at a private hospital declared him dead around 8:45 pm.
"We have discussed with Deputy Chief Minister and in-charge of Parliamentary Affairs, Prestone Tynsong, and we will have a meeting tomorrow with the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) headed by the Speaker," Sangma told PTI.
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"I have communicated to the Deputy CM that it would be appropriate for the government not to go ahead with the proceedings of the House tomorrow. Even though tomorrow is the day we are supposed to present the budget, it will make absolute sense and a mark of respect to the departed soul if we were to postpone even the presentation of the budget," he said.
Sangma expressed shock over the sudden demise of Syngkon, recalling their recent meeting in Delhi where they discussed development plans for Meghalaya.
"I had met Syngkon about two weeks back in Delhi... that was the last meeting and conversation I had with him," the CM said.
Sangma recalled Syngkon's commitment and passion for the people of Khasi and Jaintia Hills, describing his demise as a "great loss for the state".
"Syngkon served the people with humility, vision and a sincere desire to uplift society. I express my deepest condolences to the family of late Ricky Syngkon, and I pray to the Almighty that he gives strength to the family members as well as his supporters and party leaders to bear the huge loss," the chief minister added.
