Anekal: In a shocking incident, a man made an unsuccessful attempt to kill his girlfriend by assaulting her brutally in Harohalli police station limits of Ramanagar district.

The victim has been identified as 35-year-old Jayalaxmi, a resident of Manchinahalli near Attebele in Anekal. Whereas Attebele’s Vaderahalli resident Muniraju (28) is accused.

The duo, who was in love for past 10 years, was working at a private factory in the industrial estate of Attebele.

According to police; Muniraju, as per his plot, took Jayalaxmi in his Omini van towards forest area from Tattekeri. But he was unaware that a village Kanivedoddi is there near the forest. When Muniraju stopped his car in the forest and started beating Jayalaxmi, a bike-rider coming from Kanivedoddi observed it. After seeing the bike-rider, Muniraju thrown off Jayalxmi from the van and escaped.  

Later forest staff and cops approached the spot and rescued Jayalaxmi. She has been hospitalized and out of danger.

Harohalli police are searching for Muniraju who is absconding.

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Bhatkal: The management and students of New Shams School gathered during their morning assembly on Saturday to mourn the demise of SM Syed Khalil, a prominent NRI businessman and a guiding force for the school.

Addressing the assembly, Education Board member Moulana Ziya Ruknuddin reflected on Syed Khalil’s remarkable life journey. He highlighted how Khalil, born under challenging circumstances following his father’s death before his birth, overcame significant obstacles to achieve great success.

“Khalil’s life is an inspiration for all of us,” Maulana Ruknuddin said, urging students to draw lessons from his resilience, dedication, and humility. He also emphasized Khalil’s commitment to supporting education and his role in uplifting the people of Bhatkal.

Moulana Ziya further acknowledged Khalil’s contributions to the school, noting his instrumental role in constructing the new campus of New Shams School. He described Khalil as a mentor and guide who was always available to offer his support and vision for the betterment of the institution.

Principal Liyaquat Ali and Board Secretary Syed Qutub Barmawar also attended the ceremony, along with teachers and other staff members, as they joined the students in paying tribute to the beloved community leader.