Target Group Iliyas murder case: two accused arrested
Mangaluru: Pandeshwar police and Mangaluru CCB team, in a joint operation, arrested two persons regarding the murder of Target Group member Iliyas, on Friday morning.
The accused have been identified as Mohammed Sameer alias Sameer alias Robort (27) –a resident of Abbakka and Kasrgod district’s Gerukatte resident Nameer Hamza(34).
A case has been registered in Ullal police station against Sameer for attacking Surma Imran of Target Group and vandalizing house of Hamza, another member of Target Group, and attacking his famility members.
Nameer Hamza also faces a case of attempt to murder in Konaje police station, a case of robbery in Suratkal station, a robbery attempt case in city (north) station, and kidnap case in Ullal police station.
Ilyas was murdered on January 13, in his residence at Mifta Apartment near Jappu Kudupady Juma mosque in the city by stabbing him with a knife. In this regard, a case was registered in Mangaluru south police station.
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Bantwal: Ex-soldier dies after casting vote at home
Bantwal, Apr 24: Madhava Prabhu, an 85-year-old resident of Wagga in Bantwal, exemplified unwavering commitment to his civic duty even in the face of illness.
Admitted to a private hospital here owing to his ailment, Prabhu, a former army officer and inspector of Malaria Eradication department, died without responding to treatment on Wednesday.
Amidst his illness, Prabhu was determined to exercise his right to vote, especially with the provision for home voting for those aged 85 and above.
With the doctor's permission, he left the hospital briefly to fulfil his sacred duty on Tuesday. However, fate had a cruel twist in store as Prabhu's condition worsened upon his return to the hospital.
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Tragically, he passed away today, leaving behind his wife, two daughters, and sons.
Prabhu's life epitomizes dedication and service, from his tenure in the army to his role in the Malaria Eradication Department and his involvement in community affairs as vice president of the Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society.
His commitment to duty and his final act of voting serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of civic engagement, even in the most challenging circumstances.
