Court rejects police custody plea for three accused in Mumtaz Ali case
Surathkal: The 3rd JMFC Court in Mangaluru has rejected the police custody application for three individuals accused in the case involving religious leader and businessman B.M. Mumtaz Ali.
The Surathkal police had sought custody of Rahmat's husband Shuhaib, Nandavara resident Shafi, and Krishnapura resident Mustafa for further investigation.
During the hearing, the court observed that the accused had already been in police custody for a sufficient period for questioning. It stated that further custody could not be granted as per legal provisions and subsequently dismissed the plea filed by the Surathkal police.
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Man booked for duping 7 persons of Rs 91 lakh on promise of awarding govt works
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.
The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.
A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.
The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.
Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.
The case is under further investigation, the official said.
