Plans to organize Kambala during Dasara Kreedotsava in Mysuru, says Deputy CM
Mangaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has announced that the popular buffalo race of coastal Karnataka, Kambala, will be organized in Mysuru as part of this year's Dasara Kreedakoota.
Speaking at the Gurupura Kambalotsava, the Deputy CM said he would discuss the proposal with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Mysuru District In-charge Minister. As the vice-president of the Dasara organizing committee, Shivakumar said he would advocate for including Kambala among the Dasara events in Mysuru. He noted that the festivities already feature Yakshagana and the tiger dance from Mangaluru Dasara, and expressed his intention to ensure that Kambala is also added to the list.
He mentioned that around three acres of land would be identified in Mysuru to host the kambala and accommodate approximately 25,000 spectators. Dakshina Kannada Kambala Samiti President Deviprasada Shetty was asked to prepare a plan for organizing the event, with the assurance of full government support.
Shivakumar emphasized that Kambala is not confined to any party, caste, or religion. As a representation of the region’s tradition and art, he said it must be preserved. He also suggested exploring the possibility of organizing Kambala at the international level.
Gurupura Kambala President Inayat Ali, former minister Ramanath Rai, and others were present.
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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.
