Arrest of Kerala businessman in UAE: Yusuffali says, won't interfere in case

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August 30, 2019

In a statement, businessman and the chairman and managing director of LuLu Group International Yusuffali said that he would not interfere in Thushar Vellappally case.

“My only connection with this case is just paying the bail amount which ensured the release of Thushar from jail,” added Yusuffali.

Few days ago Yusuffali paid a Dh1 million of bail amounts to secure the release of Thushar Vellappally, who was arrested in UAE related to a bounce cheque case. After the release, Thushar appreciated the help by Yusuffali, saying “The main person behind my release is Yusuffali chettan (brother)”.

But Yusuffali’s action has drawn flak from his community as Thushar Vellapally was arrested in a case filed by one Nasil Abdullah who is a businessman in UAE. There is a widespread belief that the Nasil Abdullah deserves justice in the cheque bounce case.

“The case is before the Ajman court. The legal system of UAE is functioning with regard to the justice. Law will take its own course,” said Yusuffali.

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Mangaluru’s ₹1,200 crore fix: Massive sewage overhaul to end city’s drainage woes

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

• Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

• STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

• Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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