AKMS bus owner Saifuddin Murder case | Crime carried out by three drivers: SP Hariram Shankar
Udupi: AKMS bus owner Saifuddin was murdered by three men armed with deadly weapons. According to preliminary investigation, the assailants were drivers employed in Saifuddin’s own bus service, Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar confirmed.
Speaking to the media after visiting Saifuddin’s residence at Kodavooru Salmara, SP Shankar stated that the crime occurred between 10 and 11 a.m. The attackers, armed with knives and swords, struck simultaneously, leaving multiple stab injuries on the victim’s body.
Police revealed that Saifuddin had a long criminal history with 18 cases registered against him in Udupi and Malpe police stations, and he was listed as a rowdy-sheeter. He was also a direct accused in two earlier murder cases.
The motive behind the killing is still under investigation. Authorities are in the process of identifying and arresting the accused drivers connected to the AKMS private bus company.
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Dharwad Corporation zonal offices raided after complaints of corruption in issuing land records
Hubballi: Karnataka Lokayukta officials on Friday conducted raids at multiple zonal offices of the Hubballi-Dharwad City Corporation following complaints alleging bribery and delay in issuing land-related documents, including e-Swathu records.
The raids were carried out in the morning under the leadership of Siddalingappa S.T.. Separate teams inspected 12 zonal offices of the Corporation and examined records linked to land ownership and document processing.
According to sources, the Lokayukta received complaints from members of the public alleging that Corporation officials were demanding bribes for issuing e-Swathu and other land documents.
Residents reportedly alleged that applications were being deliberately delayed if bribes were not paid.
Based on these complaints, officials carried out inspections of files and records connected to land ownership and issuance of documents.
Further investigation is underway.
