Diganth missing case: Cong leader Ramanath Rai accuses communal groups of spreading misinformation
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Mar 13 (PTI): Congress leader B Ramanath Rai on Thursday urged law enforcement authorities to take action on their own against leaders of certain communal organisations allegedly spreading false narratives to incite unrest.
Addressing a press conference here, Rai expressed concern over what he described as a systematic effort to disrupt communal harmony.
He argued that prosecuting lower-level activists was insufficient and called for cases to be registered against those in leadership positions who, he claimed, were responsible for provoking such incidents.
"It was a clear attempt to foment communal clashes," he stated.
Referring to the recent case of missing youth Diganth, the former minister asserted that the situation could have escalated into a communal clash had the police not intervened in time.
He contended that while discussing the disappearance itself would have been a legitimate political approach, certain groups attempted to exploit the incident to inflame tensions.
"The timely action of the police in locating Diganth helped prevent a possible communal disturbance," Rai said, urging the public to remain vigilant against politically motivated narratives.
Drawing parallels with previous incidents, Rai accused right-wing groups of "distorting facts" for electoral gains.
He cited the 2017 murder of Sharath Madivala, alleging that misleading propaganda was used to influence public sentiment.
He also claimed that during Tipu Jayanti celebrations, BJP workers were responsible for the killing of Harish Poojary—a case that was later framed differently in the political discourse.
Rai criticised the prevailing political climate in Dakshina Kannada, asserting that certain politicians deliberately exploit cases of murder or disappearance to fuel communal divisions. He called for stringent legal action against those inciting violence and disturbing societal peace.
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Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
