Bangla terrorists in Puttur? Kannada daily's hoax terror report causes panic

November 10, 2014

Mangaluru, Nov 10: A hoax terror report produced' by a prominent Kannada daily newspaper on Sunday, caused panic among the residents of Puttur taluk in coastal district of Dakshina Kannada.

The sensational story carried by the daily on Page 11 in its Manipal edition on Sunday not only dubbed four innocent Indian nationals as Bangladeshis' but also depicted them as terrorists' for the simple reason that they were Muslims.

The report also quoted unknown “local residents” as stating that “materials related to terrorism” had been recovered from the room where the four had been residing for past three months. The report went on to claim that they had come to this region to carry out terror activities and hatch a conspiracy.

The prejudiced newspaper's baseless allegations comes after police questioned four labourers from West Bengal, residing in a rented house at Murra near Kabaka village in Puttur taluk, following a tip off by Sangh Parivar miscreants about the presence of few “outsiders”.

Meanwhile, local residents of Murra told Coastaldigest.com that they were neither suspicious about anyone nor did they issued any statement to the media so far. Expressing concern over the false report and baseless allegations against them published by a Kananda daily, they said that a few elements of Sangh Parivar might have passed the false information to police and media.

On the other hand, Dr Sharanappa S D, Superintendent of Police of Dakshina Kannada district, has rubbished the Kannada daily's report and clarified that those who were questioned by the police were innocents.

He also clarified that no suspicious materials were found in the residence of the four labourers. “The police had been tipped of the presence of a few outsiders'. A team of police visited the spot and questioned the labourers, who were staying at a rented room, which belonged to an advocate,” he said, reiterating that all four were innocent labourers from West Bengal.

The SP also urged the people not to pay heed to the rumours being spread by miscreants.

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.

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