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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Shell-hit J&K villagers await relief amid assessment row
SRINAGAR: Two weeks after the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan came into effect after three days of intense skirmishes following the May 7 Operation Sindoor, the ruling National Conference (NC) legislators from Uri and Poonch, the areas most affected by cross-border shelling, have claimed that the administration is yet to complete the damage assessment. However, the Chief Minister's advisor has asserted that the assessment has been finished and the government is now awaiting a central relief package. The Pakistani shelling in the border areas of J&K left at least 18 civilians dead including 13 in Poonch, 3 in Rajouri and one each in Uri and Jammu and over 100 injured. The worst-hit areas include Poonch, Rajouri, and Uri, where hundreds of houses and structures were damaged. MLA Uri Sajjad Shafi told this newspaper that the damage assessment by the district administration is ongoing but has not been completed. He noted that more than 500 houses in Uri were damaged, with some completely destroyed and others severely or partially damaged. The government has provided compensation ranging from Rs 6,500 to Rs 1.30 lakh, depending on the level of damage. However, Shafi urged the government to increase the relief amount. 'We have requested Rs 10 lakh for fully damaged houses, Rs 5 lakh for severely damaged houses and Rs 3 lakh for partially damaged homes,' he said, adding that these amounts would help the affected families rebuild their homes.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Time of India
15 booked for murder of driver in Bantwal
1 2 Mangaluru: Bantwal Rural police registered a case against 15 people in connection with the murder of pickup driver Abdul Rahiman,32, a resident of Kolthamajalu, Badagabellooru village, Bantwal, and secretary of the local Juma Masjid, who was hacked to death on Tuesday. In a complaint, Mohammad Nisar stated that while he was on his way to Polali, he received a call informing him that Abdul Rahiman and Kalandar Shafi, 29, were brutally assaulted with sharp weapons at Irakodi in Kuriyala village. Upon reaching the spot, Nisar found Rahiman lying on the ground with serious injuries. Shafi, was critically injured, and was shifted to a private hospital in Mangaluru. En route, Shafi informed the complainant that the incident took place when he, along with Rahiman, loaded sand near a river between 3 pm and 3.30 pm, and when they were unloading it near the house of Rajeevi. A group of about 15 men armed with a sword, knife, and rod arrived. They allegedly dragged Rahiman from the driver's seat and launched a violent attack on him. Shafi claimed he too was assaulted when he tried to intervene. He told police that the assailants were known to him. The FIR named Deepak as the accused, along with Sumith and 13 others. Rahiman succumbed to his injuries shortly after, and his body was later shifted to a private hospital in Deralakatte for postmortem. The incident sparked tension in the area, with increased police presence to prevent any untoward incidents. Protesters gathered outside the hospital, expressing anger against the Congress-led state govt for failing to control the situation. A case was filed under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) — 103, 109, 118(1), 118(2), 190, 191(1), 191(2), and 191(3). Investigations are ongoing. Police said that five teams have been formed to nab the accused.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Karnataka CM orders crackdown after masjid secretary murder
Photo/Agencies MANGALURU/BENGALURU: As Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada continues to be tense following the murder of Koltmajalu Juma Masjid, Abdul Rahiman, on Tuesday, CM Siddaramaiah direct police to crack down on those indulging in violence and probe if there's a link between the recent murders in the district. "I told police to act tough and probe the motive behind the recent killings," Siddaramaiah said in Bengaluru. Police suspect communal or personal reasons behind the killing of Rahiman (32), who worked as a pickup vehicle driver. He and his co-worker, Kalandar Shafi (29), were unloading sand outside a customer's house in Kuriyala village when they were attacked by a group of men on motorcycles. Rahiman died on the spot, while Shafi is in ICU. The FIR names 15 people, two of whom were identified as Deepak and Sumith. Shafi told police the assailants were known to him and Rahiman. Mohammad Nisar, a fellow driver who filed the police complaint, said: "While we were unloading sand ... about 15 people carrying swords, machetes and rods attacked Rahiman, who was in the driver's seat. When Shafi intervened, he too was assaulted." The victim was laid to rest Wednesday amid tight security. His funeral procession drew a massive crowd, bringing traffic to a standstill. Amid simmering tension, several shops remained shut. Stone-pelting was reported in Surathkal, where two buses were damaged. Prohibitory orders under section 163 of BNSS remained in force across Bantwal, Puttur, Belthangady, Kadaba and Sullia taluks, and additional police force was deployed. Mohammad Azmal, a relative of Rahiman, said: "These murders are happening for political reasons. I request govt to take stern action against the accused and stop these retaliatory killings." Rahiman's killing follows the murder of Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru on May 1. One of the accused, Naushad was attacked in prison earlier this month, after which he was moved to Mysuru jail.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM orders crackdown after Juma Masjid secy's murder in M'luru
Mangaluru/Bengaluru: Tension reigned in Dakshina Kannada after the secretary of Koltmajalu Juma Masjid, Abdul Rahiman, was hacked to death in Bantwal on Tuesday, prompting chief minister Siddaramaiah to direct the police to crack down on those indulging in violence and probe whether there's a link between the recent murders reported in the district. "I told the police to act tough and probe the motive behind the recent killings," Siddaramaiah said in Bengaluru. Police suspect communal or personal reasons behind the killing of Rahiman, 32, who worked as a pickup driver. He and his co-worker, Kalandar Shafi, 29, were unloading sand outside a customer's house in Kuriyala village when they were attacked with swords by a group of men on motorcycles. Rahiman died on the spot, while Shafi is still in ICU. The victim was laid to rest on Wednesday afternoon amid tight security. His body was brought in a procession from Ullal to Kolathamajalu, drawing a large crowd from the Muslim community and bringing traffic on B C Road and its adjoining areas to a standstill. Several shops remained shut. Section 163 of BNSS was enforced across Bantwal, Puttur, Belthangady, Kadaba, and Sullia taluks and additional police force was deployed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Stone-pelting was reported in Surathkal, where two buses were damaged. Mohammad Azmal, a relative of Rahiman, said: "These murders are happening for political reasons. I request the govt to take stern action against the accused and stop these retaliatory killings." According to the FIR, Shafi told the police that the assailants were known to him and Rahiman. Deepak, Sumith, and 13 others were named in the FIR. Mohammad Nisar, a fellow driver who filed the police complaint, said: "While we were unloading sand outside the residence of one Rajiv in Kuriyala village, about 15 people carrying machetes and rods attacked Rahiman, who was in the driver's seat. When Shafi tried to intervene, he too was assaulted." Rahiman's killing follows the murder of Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru on May 1. One of the accused, Naushad alias Chotte Naushad, was attacked in prison earlier this month and was moved to Mysuru jail. Reacting to the Bantwal murder and the spike in tension, health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, who is also the minister in charge for Dakshina Kannada, lashed out at Opposition BJP, saying: "When it comes to murderers, there is no question of considering caste or religion. Our govt will conduct an impartial investigation." Meanwhile, BJP condemned the arrest of VHP leader Sharan Pumpwell, who had called for a bandh after Shetty's murder. He was released on bail hours after his arrest. BJP state president BY Vijayendra said: "Since the Congress govt came to power in the state, Hindus have not been receiving adequate protection. Instead, this govt has been intimidating and harassing Hindu activists through the police."
Indian Express
28-05-2025
- Indian Express
Victim knew attackers, says FIR registered after pickup van driver's murder in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada
A day after prohibitory orders were imposed in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district following the murder of a pickup van driver in what is suspected to be a communal incident, the police investigation has revealed that the killers were known to the victim. On Tuesday, Abdul Rahiman, 32, a resident of Kolthamajalu in Bantwal taluk, was murdered while unloading sand near a customer's house, according to the First Information Report (FIR) registered by Bantwal Rural police. His friend and co-worker Kalandar Shafi, 29, who was severely injured in the attack, is currently under treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital. According to Shafi, the accused were known to them. Rahiman was the secretary of Jama Masjid in Kolthamajalu village and the accused murdered him for communal or other reasons, as per the FIR which has named Deepak, Sumith and 13 others – who are reportedly known to Rahiman and Shafi – as accused. A police officer associated with the probe said the Mangaluru City Crime Branch has been roped in to trace the accused and at least five teams have been formed for the same. Yatish N, Superintendent of Police, Dakshina Kannada, said the victims were attacked around 3 pm- 3.30 pm while they were dumping sand. 'We are yet to ascertain the reason behind the killing. Teams have been formed to nab the accused,' he added. The complaint filed by Mohammad Nisar, another driver, said that his friend Mustafa informed him that Rahiman and Shafi were being assaulted. 'When they were unloading sand outside the residence of one Rajiv in Kuriyala village, about 15 people carrying machetes and rods attacked Rahiman as he sat in the driver's seat,' Nisar stated in the complaint. He added that the attackers dragged Rahiman out of the vehicle and stabbed him multiple times. When Shafi tried to intervene, he was also attacked. The accused fled when local residents started to shout for help, the FIR added. Mohammad Azmal, a relative of Rahiman, said the government had earlier said that it would form anti-communal squads but such killings have not stopped. 'Rahiman was a poor man with two kids, aged 2 and 3. These murders are happening for political reasons and I would request the government to take stern action against the accused,' Azmal said. Rahiman's funeral procession on Wednesday was attended by thousands. Shutters were downed and activities halted in BC Road and nearby areas. Following the murder, the district administration imposed prohibitory orders in Bantwal, Belthangady, Puttur, Kadaba, and Sullia taluks, under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, from 6 pm on May 27 (Tuesday) till 6 pm on May 30 (Friday). The case was registered under sections 103 (murder), 109 (attempt to murder), 118(1) (voluntarily causing hurt), 118 (2) (voluntarily causing grievous hurt), 190 (unlawful assembly), 191(1) (force or violence is used by an unlawful assembly), 191(2) (rioting) and 191 (3) (rioting by using deadly weapons) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The incident comes nearly a month after Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty was murdered in Mangaluru on May 1. Eleven people were arrested in connection with the murder. Shetty had five cases against him – four in Mangaluru city and one in Dakshina Kannada district. He was the prime accused in the murder of Mohammed Fazil, 23, in Surathkal on July 28, 2022. Naushad alias Chotte Naushad, one of the accused in Suhas Shetty's murder, was attacked with stones in Mangaluru Central Prison on May 19. He was then transferred to Mysuru jail.
