Ex-Karnataka MLA Mohiuddin Bava booked for obstructing port authority official in Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Jun 11 (PTI): A case has been registered against former Karnataka MLA Mohiuddin Bava and two of his associates for allegedly obstructing a senior official of the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) from discharging official duties.
The complaint, filed by the NMPA Deputy Chairperson S. Shanthi, alleged that Bava and his associates visited the official’s office on June 9 and demanded the clearance of a project bill.
According to the FIR, the group refused to leave the office premises, engaged in heated arguments, and followed the official when he stepped out. The trio allegedly intercepted his vehicle and continued to threaten him for around 15 minutes.
Police registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant), Section 504 (intentional insult), Section 506 (criminal intimidation), and Section 34 (common intention).
No arrests have been made as yet.
Bava, a former Congress legislator from Mangaluru North, denied the allegations, stating that he had merely accompanied a contractor seeking clarification on procedural delays. He termed the case as “politically motivated” and said there was no attempt to threaten or obstruct the official.
Police investigations are ongoing, and authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and collecting witness statements to ascertain the sequence of events.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
