PFI leader's role in Rudresh murder not yet confirmed: Police

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November 5, 2016

Bengaluru, Nov 5: The Bengaluru police, who are investigating into the murder case of RSS activist Rudresh, have made it clear that the alleged role of Popular Front of India leader Hashim Sharif, is not yet confirmed.

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Mr Sharif, the Bengaluru district president of PFI, who was picked up by the police on Wednesday night as fifth accused in the case, has been remanded to police custody till November 16 by a local court.

A senior police officer said, “We are literally at a dead-end now. We will have to interrogate him and only then can we get some clarity in the case. We also have to find out if he had directed Mohamed Majidullah, Mohammed Sadiq, Wasim Ahmed and Irfan Pasha to commit the murder.”

There were also rumours doing the rounds that the case may be taken up by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). But, senior police officers said this would not be necessary as the Bengaluru city police had already cracked the case.

Demand for NIA or CBI probe

The Bharatiya Janata Party, which has now accused Mr. Baig of playing a role in the murder, has demanded that he step down from the ministry, and a CBI or NIA probe be ordered.

Shobha Karandlaje, BJP State general secretary and MP, demanded that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah convene a meeting of his Cabinet on Saturday to hand over the murder probe to either the CBI or the NIA, and to keep Mr. Baig out of the ministry pending an inquiry.

She said the BJP will stage a protest seeking his resignation in Bengaluru on November 8. She alleged that the government was bringing pressure on the State police team to hush up the case.

Ban sought on parties

Ms. Karandlaje said a delegation of BJP top leaders from the State is likely to meet Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on November 9 to seek a ban on the Social Democratic Party of India, the Karnataka Forum for Dignity, and the People's Front of India (PFI), in connection with the attacks on RSS workers.

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Shaad, Hassan
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Saturday, 5 Nov 2016

The party which is involved in communalism since 1948 Gandhiji's killing, Babri masjid demolition, gujarath riot, muzaffarnagar riot, and all bomb blasts in past years, killed Rohit vemula and continued till Akhlak's brutal murder and still it's inhuman activity reached to such an extent that it killed it's own party leader praveen poojary in udupi and kidnapping najeeb, is demanding for a ban on organization which is working for Empowerment of Minority and dalith communities through its wonderful social activities. This is called a real pj same time it's the tragedy of our country. #Rss banned twice but still its brutality is continuing. No one cares..

sahul hameed
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Saturday, 5 Nov 2016

baN BAN ban !!

bAN WHO KILLED HARISH POOJARY

BAN WHO KILLED PRAVEEN POOJARY

BAN WHO NAKED SHAKEER MANGALORE

BAN WHO HOISTED PAKISTANI FLAG !

THESE ARE ALL GODSE KHANDAAN'S THEY SHOULD be BANNED FIRST !

Mohammed Athif
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Saturday, 5 Nov 2016

@mohan if u say to ban SDPI PFI and CFI thn y dont u ask to ban RSS VHP ABVP also they also do the crime even they are also involved in crime frm last so many years no one asked to ban this RSS VHP ABVP and other parties of this grps

why dont

Skazi
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Saturday, 5 Nov 2016

Mohan, First we should ban illogical commentors like you, Bhupanna, Naren singapooooooori .....

Peace Lover
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Saturday, 5 Nov 2016

Dear Mohan
What about freedom fighter group like rss bajrang ramsena durga sena sanathan sena. still they are fighting for freedom with holding Britisher's tail.

Come on live and let others to live peacefully. This world is for a short period to love each others. Not to follow hatred policy and group.
Try to bow in front of creator and not to mohan bagwath and his communal group.They are always with their upper caste policy.
Trust you will think for a peaceful life and society.

Wellwisher
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Saturday, 5 Nov 2016

Who ever is doing the crime and their supportive group n their God fathers must be sent behind bar till their bone get bend. Sure there will be no communal riots or the crook politicians will play with normal people's lives for their benefits. Recently coastal Karnataka witnessed innocent's murder. No one came front for NIA or CBI probe. Seems now the NIA is completely controlled by RSS trained studentS. State govt must give warning to this shobha if not improved then strict action to be taken on her and send her behind bar for at least 4 to 5 years. Trust all will support except one.

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November 30,2025

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Udupi: The pontiffs of Sri Paryaya Puttige Mutt, the sacred seat of Jagadguru Shrimad Madhvacharya Moola Samsthanam, have submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister seeking comprehensive development for Udupi district. 

Proposal for International Airport

A key request is the establishment of an international airport. Highlighting that around 1,000 acres of land are available and suitable, the pontiffs noted that the existing Mangalore Airport provides limited international connectivity. They suggested the airport be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) or as a Greenfield Airport to boost trade, education, healthcare, and spiritual tourism.

Metro and Rapid Transit Connectivity

The proposal also calls for Metro Rail or Rapid Transit between Mangaluru and Udupi. The 55 km coastal stretch experiences heavy daily commuter traffic, causing congestion. The district administration is ready to prepare an initial project report for a Mass Rapid Transit corridor and requested inclusion under national urban mobility programmes to ensure safe, green, and time-efficient regional transport.

Port and Coastal Development

The pontiffs urged the development of an international-standard port with a cruise terminal along Udupi’s coast. They also requested fast-tracking of pending coastal tourism projects and revising Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms to encourage sustainable infrastructure and hospitality investment.

IT, AI and Technological Infrastructure

Support was sought for an IT and AI Innovation Park with incubation facilities under Digital India and Startup India initiatives. The proposal also emphasized the need for strengthened data security and cloud computing infrastructure to boost India’s technological independence.

Sports and Education Initiatives

The pontiffs requested national sports status for Kambala, along with financial and infrastructure support. They also sought the establishment of an AIIMS in Udupi, a new IIT campus, and approval for an IIM to promote higher education in the district.

Representation to the Prime Minister

Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Pontiff and Sri Sushrendra Tirtha Swamiji represented the pontiffs in submitting the comprehensive development proposal to the Prime Minister during his recent visit.

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December 1,2025

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Udupi, Dec 1: A horrific case of alleged rape has unfolded in Udupi, where a worker from a Hindutva organisation, previously arrested and released on bail for harassing a young woman, is now accused of waylaying and sexually assaulting her.

The arrested individual has been identified as Pradeep Poojary (26), a member of the Hindu Jagarana Vedike's Nairkode unit in Perdur.

Poojary had allegedly been relentlessly harassing the young woman, pressuring her to marry him. When she bravely stood up to him and refused his demands, she filed a formal complaint at the Hiriyadka police station. He was subsequently arrested in that initial harassment case but was later granted bail.

According to police reports, driven by the same malicious grudge, Poojary allegedly intercepted the woman again on November 29. While she was walking through a deserted area, the accused is claimed to have threatened her by grabbing her neck. When she again refused to marry him, he allegedly proceeded to rape her.

The survivor immediately informed her family about the traumatic assault. Following this, her parents lodged a complaint at the Udupi women’s police station.

Police arrested Poojary again and produced him before the court. He has since been remanded to judicial custody.

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December 3,2025

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Mangaluru, Dec 3: A group of Congress workers gathered at the Mangaluru International Airport on Wednesday to welcome AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, but the reception quickly turned into a display of support for Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.

Venugopal arrived in the city to participate in the centenary commemoration of the historic dialogue between Mahatma Gandhi and Narayana Guru. The event, organised by the Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala, in association with the Mangalore University Sri Narayana Guru Study Chair, is being held on the university’s Konaje campus.

KPCC general secretary Mithun Rai and several party workers had assembled at the airport to receive Venugopal. However, the moment he stepped out, workers began raising slogans backing Shivakumar.

The university programme will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

This show of support comes just a day after Siddaramaiah remarked that Shivakumar would lead the government “when the high command decides.” The chief minister made the comment after a breakfast meeting at Shivakumar’s residence—another public display of camaraderie between the two leaders amid ongoing attempts by the party high command to downplay their leadership rivalry.

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