Man Arrested for murder of woman found dead on Dharwad outskirts
Dharwad: Dharwad Rural Police on Thursday arrested a man in connection with the murder of a young woman whose body was found on the outskirts of the city earlier this week.
The deceased has been identified as Zakia Mulla, who had completed her paramedical course and was waiting for employment opportunities. According to police, the accused is Sabir Mulla, the man she was supposed to marry.
Addressing the media, Dharwad Superintendent of Police Gunjan Arya said Zakia and Sabir had studied paramedical courses at the same college and were in a relationship for about three years. Their families had also held marriage talks, and a date had been fixed for their engagement ceremony next month.
However, differences reportedly arose between the two after Zakia questioned Sabir over his closeness with other women. This led to frequent arguments between them. Police said that following these disputes, Sabir allegedly took Zakia to a secluded area on January 20 and strangled her to death.
In a dramatic turn, the accused himself approached Dharwad Town Police Station after the murder, claiming that Zakia was missing and requesting police to help trace her. He also personally called the Superintendent of Police and informed her about the alleged disappearance.
Police said Sabir remained present at the spot when officers arrived and behaved as though he had no knowledge of the crime. However, his conduct raised suspicion. He was taken into custody and, during interrogation, confessed to the murder.
Zakia’s body was later found on the outskirts of Dharwad, confirming the crime.
The police said Sabir Mulla was arrested based on technical evidence collected during the investigation.
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Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
