Shiroor swamiji is a multi-faceted talent
Udupi, July 19: Lakshmivara Tirtha Swamiji of Shiroor Mutt, one of the Ashta Mutts, who died of bleeding and failure of organs today morning, was not only restricted to spiritual life, but also interested in worldly subjects and thus became a multi-faced talent.
The swamiji had accepted Sanyasa Deeksha at the age of eight years. He was the son of Vittalacharya and Kusuma couple of Madamakki near Hebri and his previous name was Harish Acharya.
In 1978, he assumed the Paryaya Peetha of Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt for the first time and in 2010-12, he successfully completed his third term of Paryaya. For more than four decades, the swamiji has served Lord Srikrishna. He was popular because, he used to make different decorations to Lord Sri Krishna every day.
Being an art lover, the swamiji has got talent in instrumental music including drums. Artiste Sivamani and his dual concert was so popular. Apart from this, he was an expert in swimming and Karate.
He had created ripples among Ashta mutts by expressing his desire of contesting the last Assembly election in the state. But later, he had withdrawn his candidature. He used to tell that he was a fan of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. He has also threatened to move the court against the swamijis of remaining mutts among Ashta Mutts on returning Presiding Deity.
People thronged to the KMC hospital mortuary where the mortal remains of the swamiji was kept and in front of the Shiroor Mutt on Udupi Ratha Beedi. It was decided to take the Sri Krishna Mutt after its postmortem and later take it to the Shiroor Mutt near Hiriyadka.
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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.
