Mumtaz Ali case: Police file chargesheet against six accused in Surathkal
Mangaluru: The Surathkal police have filed a chargesheet in court against six individuals in connection with the alleged suicide of community leader and businessman Mumtaz Ali. The chargesheet, comprising over 2250 pages, was submitted to the JMFC court in Mangaluru on Monday.
The main accused include Rahmat (a resident of Krishna Nagar 7th Block), her husband and the fifth accused Shuhaib, the second accused Abdul Sattar, the third accused Kalandar Shafi (a resident of Nandavar), the fourth accused Mustafa (a resident of Krishna Nagar), and Siraj, the sixth accused and driver of Sattar’s car. The chargesheet was prepared under the supervision of Surathkal Police Inspector Mahesh Prasad.
On October 7, 2024, Mumtaz Ali’s car was found in an accident-like condition near the Kuloor Bridge. It was suspected that he had jumped into the Phalguni River. Following this, his daughter filed a missing person’s complaint, while his brother Haider Ali alleged that Rahmat and the other accused had mentally harassed Mumtaz, leading to his suspected suicide.
Based on these allegations, a case was registered and the police began investigations, questioning over 100 witnesses as part of the process.
The search operation in the river concluded on October 8, 2024, when Mumtaz Ali’s body was found. The chargesheet details the findings and evidence gathered during the investigation.
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Dharmasthala mass burials case: Accused Chinnayya files complaint against Thimarody, four others
Belthangady: The primary accused in the Dharmasthala mass burials case Chinnayya, who is out on bail, has filed a complaint with Dharmasthala Police against five people, including Sowjanya Movement activist Mahesh Shetty Thimarody and YouTuber Sameer MD.
Chinnayya was released on bail from the Shivamogga Jail on Thursday, December 18 and reportedly filed the complaint with Dharmasthala Police the same night. He is learned to have been accompanied by his wife Mallika and sister Ratna on the occasion.
He has alleged in his complaint that there are possibilities of Sowjanya Movement activists Thimarody, Girish Mattannavar, Jayant T, Sameer and Sowjanya’s uncle Vithal Gowda threatening him, his wife and sister. Additionally, he has urged the officers to take legal action in the matter and requested for police security.
Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police Dr. Arun K has said that Belthangady Police have registered the complaint and further action in the matter will be taken.
