Basheer murder: Conspiracy to kill an innocent Muslim was hatched in jail

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January 24, 2018

Mangaluru, Jan 24: Ahmed Basheeer (48), who was hacked to death by a gang of communal goons earlier this month at Kottara Chowki area in the city, was in fact a random victim of conspiracy hatched by jailbirds, according to police.

A resident of Akashbhavan, Basheer was running a fast food restaurant near Koattara Chowki for past one year. He breathed his last on January 7 at a hospital in the city, four days after a gang of miscreants attacked him with sharp weapons on January 3.

Within days after the murder, the police had managed to catch six accused: Kishan Poojary, Shrijit, Dhanush Poojary, Sandesh Kotyan, Pushparaj and Lathesh. A few among them are Keralites who had come here only with the intention of killing a Muslim man to create unrest.

Speaking to media persons on Wednesday, T R Suresh, the Commissioner of Mangaluru City Police, said that after subjecting the above accused to rigours interrogation, the investigators came to know that they had just executed a conspiracy hatched in the prison on the same day.

The police have identified the conspirators as Mithun alias Kalladka Mithun (28), son of Narayana Poojary from Goltamajalu in Bantwal; Tilakraj Shetty (28), son of Vishwanath Shetty from Akashbhavan, Mangaluru; Raju alias Rajesh (21), son of Shekhara Poojary from Farangipet; and Anup (30), son of K Narayana from Akashbhavan, Manglauru. Among them the first three were in Mangaluru prison for various reasons while the fourth miscreant played the role of coordinator between the conspirators and murderers.

After a gang of miscreants murdered Deepak Rao at Katipalla on January 3, Kalladka Mithun wanted to eliminate at least one Muslim man. He discussed the plan with two other inmates – Tilakraj and Raju. The trio managed to contact Anup, a resident of Akashbhavan and convinced him to arrange a few “activists who love to kill Muslims”. Anup, who knew that Basheer goes home alone after closing his restaurant, chose him as a target and guided the killers. The plan was executed on the same night.

Mr Suresh said that the names of the conspirators have now been included in the murder case. Though Kalladka Mithun, Tilakraj and Raju were lodged in Mangaluru prison when they hatched the conspiracy, they were shifted to Bengaluru, Ballari and Belagavi jails respectively following a clash in the jail.

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Great job did by District Police. Now we are waiting to know why and who behind the murder of Deepak rao

.why police keeping this still very confidential and secret.

Mangaluru Police became Mulsim (Protection) Police.

The main accused Kalladka Mithun is a notorious communal goon and member of several saffron groups. If the police interrogate him properly he may reveal the name of a powerful man from Kalladka.

we will give strong reply to this soon.

Hindu and Muslim should be united to fight against this goons our Indian govt should build separate state to them. somewhere between andaman sea.

death sentence only the good punishment for all. this goons are really a monsters.

seriously our law system is very weak, murder accused will come out and again he will kill one more. i m really sad about my Judiciary system.

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Portfolios for new ministers today, loyalists will be inducted soon: BSY

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February 10,2020

Shivamogga/Hubballi, Feb 10: Chief minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday reiterated portfolios for all new ministers will be distributed on Monday and the exercise was not completed sooner only because of weekend holidays.

“I had completed all the formalities on the portfolio allocation,” Yediyurappa said, appearing to rubbish rumours that the delay was caused due to a tussle over portfolios. “However, considering it was a weekend, I decided to postpone handing them out. On Monday all portfolios will be announced.”

The CM also promised to induct loyalists into his council of ministers, admitting Umesh Katti, Hukkeri legislator, should not have been left out. Speaking in Shivamogga earlier in the day, Yediyurappa said Katti was scheduled to take oath last week along with the 10 defectors, but the decision was scrapped at the last minute due to “unavoidable reasons”. “But I have discussed the issue with Katti. Considering he is from North Karnataka and that we have worked together for many years, he will be included in the cabinet soon,” Yediyurappa said.

When questioned on more prominent legislators from his home district missing out — especially Thirthalli Arag Jnanendra — he said a “different responsibility” has been given to him and has already explained why he could not be inducted.

Yediyurappa refused to react to comments by former chief ministers Siddaramaiah and HD Kumaraswamy on government’s survival, saying he would rather concentrate on the state’s development. “It is common for the opposition to criticize the government, but I’m busy preparing for the budget, which will be presented on March 5. I am concentrating on my work,” he said.

In Davangere, Yediyurappa said he is committed to increasing internal reservation for the Valmiki community under the ST quota from 3% to 7.5%, apart from considering a separate department for the community to address their issues. Speaking at a Valimik community event, Yediyurappa said Justice Nagamohan Das has been asked to submit his report at the earliest to bring in reservation.

In Mysuru, chief minister Yediyurappa’s son and BJP Yuva Morcha general secretary BY Vijayendra on Sunday said the district will get representation in his father’s cabinet soon, pointing to the six existing vacancies. He said former minister AH Vishwanath will be made a minister as Yediyurappa is known for delivering on his promises. Speaking to reporters, he said his father has expanded his council of ministers, ensuring there were no complaints and he will include more legislators given that there are six more vacancies.

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Lockdown in 9 districts of Karnataka including Dakshina Kannada till March 31

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March 22,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 22: The Karnataka government on Sunday afternoon announced that 9 districts in the State will be under lock down till March 31, barring essential services. It also announced imposition of Section 144 across the state for 3 hours - between 9 p.m. (when the "Janata curfew" will end) to 12 midnight.

The nine COVID-19-affected districts are Bengaluru, Bengaluru Rural, Mysuru, Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada (Mangaluru), Dharwad, Belagavi, Kalaburgi and Chikkablapur.

Announcing these measures after attending a meeting chaired by Chief Minister B. S Yeddyurappa, Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that there will be no commercial activity in these districts till March 31.

Inter-district movement, including public transport will be restricted. "Public transport will not work across the state tomorrow too. Air conditioned buses will be stopped till March 31," he added. He also clarified that while public transport, including KSRTC, BMTC and Namma Metro, will be withdrawn, private transport services such as cabs and autos will continue to ply.

According to Mr. Bommai, the State government will put in place further measures next week depending on how the situation will unfold in the State and the neighbouring States.

"Government offices will be operational in the State, including in the nine COVID 19-affected districts. As per the current schedule, the legislature sessions will also continue. Pourakarmikas will be working at 50% strength," he added.

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