Moodabidri: Clash between two friends ended up in killing another; Accused held
Moodabidri, October 03: A clash erupted for a petty issue between two friends ended up with the killing of another at Shirthady near here on Tuesday night and the incident came to light on Wednesday.
The victim is identified as Shekar Poojary (52) of Shirthady. Basically, he was from Kerala. But after his marriage, he settled in Shirthady. The accused Jaya Madiwala (42) was arrested by the police. Both of them were good friends. On Monday night, Shekar Poojary had come to his friend Jaya Madiwala’s house on Monday night. They consumed alcohol and were ready for dinner. At this time, an argument developed between them for an old issue which turned into a clash.
In a fist of anger, Jaya Madiwala attacked Shekar Poojary with a sickle on his neck and head. Seriously injured Shekar Poojary died on the spot, police said.
When the Moodabidri police visited the spot, Jaya Madiwala was sleeping on the spot. Later, the police arrested Jaya Madiwala and registered a case.
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Puttur: Four arrested for alleged negligent disposal of Dalit labourer’s body
Puttur (Karnataka), Nov 26: Four people have been arrested for allegedly disposing of a Dalit labourer’s body negligently in Puttur taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, police said on Tuesday.
The deceased, Shivappa (70), a resident of Keremoole near Sullia, worked as an assistant mason at Tauro Cement Fabrication Unit in Salmara village. He reportedly collapsed and died during work hours on November 16.
Instead of providing medical assistance or notifying his family, the factory owner, Henry Tauro, allegedly loaded Shivappa’s body onto a pickup truck and dumped it near his home, placing it on wooden logs by the roadside, according to police.
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The incident sparked outrage among Dalit organisations in Puttur, including the Adi Dravida Samaja Seva Sangha, who demanded a thorough investigation.
Protests over delays in apprehending the accused intensified public pressure, leading to the arrests of Tauro, his son Kiran, their assistant Prakash, and a mason named Stany.
According to a complaint lodged by Shivappa's son-in-law, the accused brought Shivappa home unresponsive on the evening of November 16. He was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
A case has been registered under the Prevention of Atrocities Against Dalits Act, and investigations are underway to establish the cause of death and examine allegations of mishandling the victim’s body, police added.
