Shiroor Swamiji’s demise: film fraternity, leaders extend condolences
Udupi, July 19: Film fraternity, leaders, and other notable persons have extended condolences over the death of Shiroor Mutt seer Lakshmivara Theertha Swamiji.
“I am deeply saddened by the death of Shiroor shree. All his followers have suffered a huge loss in the seer’s demise,” the former Prime Minister HD Devegowda condoled.
“The Swamiji was a mentor to lead the society in a better way,” "he said.
Jayamala: MLC Jayamala has expressed deep condolence over the death of the Shiroor seer.
“Shiroor Swamiji, who was keenly interested in literature and music, accepted the monasticism at the very young age and took the responsibility of leading the society in a better way. His untimely death is an unbearable loss for the whole society. I pray God for giving enough strength to the society and followers to bear this loss,” she said.
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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.
