Minister Madhu Bangarappa cautions against linking Bantwal murder to revenge without probe
Shivamogga, May 28: Karnataka’s Minister for Primary and Secondary Education, Madhu Bangarappa, has said it is not appropriate to label the murder of Abdul Rahman in Bantwal taluk as an act of revenge without a proper investigation.
Speaking to reporters in Shivamogga on Wednesday, the minister expressed concern over the way the case is being portrayed in sections of the media. “Is it right to suddenly call it a revenge murder? A thorough investigation must be conducted first,” he said. “Has anyone thought about the consequences of such claims if the media begins portraying it that way without facts?”
The minister’s comments come amid rising tension in Dakshina Kannada district following the murder of the 24-year-old youth in Kolathamajalu, Bantwal.
Meanwhile, responding to Tamil actor Kamal Haasan’s recent remarks that Kannada was born from Tamil, Bangarappa said there was no need for outsiders to teach about Kannada language. “We must see on what basis Kamal Haasan made such a statement. But we don’t need to learn about Kannada from others,” he added.
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Veteran Tamil film producer Rajan dies after jumping into Adyar River
Chennai (PTI): Veteran Tamil film producer K Rajan died after jumping into the Adyar River in the city on Sunday, police said.
Police said it appears to be a case of suicide, though the reason for his extreme step was not immediately known.
The 85-year-old film personality asked his driver to stop the car while crossing the Adyar bridge and suddenly got out and jumped into the river, police sources said.
The driver immediately alerted Fire and Rescue Services personnel, who reached the spot, recovered the body, and sent it for post-mortem.
Police have registered a case, and further investigation is underway.
Rajan entered the Tamil film industry as a producer in the early 1980s. Apart from producing films, he also directed a few movies.
He also served as president of a film distributors’ association.
Top leaders of political parties, including the two Dravidian majors—the DMK and AIADMK—expressed shock and grief over his death and conveyed their condolences to the bereaved family.
Former Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin said Rajan had always boldly raised his voice for the welfare of small film producers and the overall development of the film industry.
“He had always urged that Tamil films be titled in Tamil,” Stalin said in a statement, adding that Rajan consistently fought for the rights of ordinary workers in the film industry.
AIADMK general secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said Rajan’s voice was important in securing recognition for small-budget films in the Tamil film industry.
Among others who condoled his death was PMK founder S Ramadoss. Leaders from various parties also expressed their condolences to the bereaved family.
“This is terrible news. Deeply shocked to hear about the demise of our beloved member of the film fraternity, producer K Rajan sir,” actor and BJP leader Khushbu Sundar said in a post on social media platform X.
“He was a very respectful person and someone who never hesitated to call a spade a spade. This is very upsetting. May his soul rest in peace,” she added.
