Ex-Karnataka MLA Mohiuddin Bava booked for obstructing port authority official in Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Jun 11 (PTI): A case has been registered against former Karnataka MLA Mohiuddin Bava and two of his associates for allegedly obstructing a senior official of the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) from discharging official duties.
The complaint, filed by the NMPA Deputy Chairperson S. Shanthi, alleged that Bava and his associates visited the official’s office on June 9 and demanded the clearance of a project bill.
According to the FIR, the group refused to leave the office premises, engaged in heated arguments, and followed the official when he stepped out. The trio allegedly intercepted his vehicle and continued to threaten him for around 15 minutes.
Police registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant), Section 504 (intentional insult), Section 506 (criminal intimidation), and Section 34 (common intention).
No arrests have been made as yet.
Bava, a former Congress legislator from Mangaluru North, denied the allegations, stating that he had merely accompanied a contractor seeking clarification on procedural delays. He termed the case as “politically motivated” and said there was no attempt to threaten or obstruct the official.
Police investigations are ongoing, and authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and collecting witness statements to ascertain the sequence of events.
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Experience comes when you play bigger teams in bilateral series: Rashid Khan
Chennai (PTI): Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team signed off from the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.
Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the World Cup.
However, the spin-bowling stalwart said Afghanistan could make significant strides if they get regular opportunities to compete against stronger cricketing nations.
"Couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series," said Rashid after his team defeat Canada by 82 runs, with him returning excellent figures of 2 for 19.
The stalwart said the side had arrived well prepared for the tournament and produced some breathtaking cricket, but admitted the narrow defeat to South Africa proved costly and remained a painful setback.
"We were well-prepared (for the tournament), we played some unbelievable cricket. The game against South Africa, that really hurt everyone. We had to win one of those (first two) games and see how the tournament unfolded. We'll take some positive things from this World Cup and look forward," he said.
With head coach Jonathan Trott set to part ways with the team, Rashid described the departure as an "emotional" moment for the side.
"I think we had some wonderful times with him. Where we are now, he played a main role. It's emotional to see him leave us, but that's how life is. We wish him all the best and somewhere down the line we see him again."
Ibrahim Zadran, who was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 95 off 56 balls, said it was satisfying to finally register a substantial score after two below-par outings.
"I enjoyed it, didn't play better cricket in first two innings, which I expect. Wanted to back my skills, really enjoyed it. Pressure was there, it's there all the time. I want to put myself in pressure situations and enjoy it," said Zadran.
"Wanted to play positive cricket, rotate strike and punish bad ball, create partnerships and this is what I have done."
