Bhatkal man chargesheeted in 2012 Delhi blasts case

November 19, 2016

Bengaluru, Nov 19: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted Abdul Wahid Siddibapa alias Abdul Wahid alias Khan alias Hafeez, 35, who hailed from Bhatkal and stayed in Dubai.

This is in connection with a case where alleged Mujahideen (IM) operatives have been accused of planning to trigger blasts in Delhi in 2012.

Siddibapa has been accused of supplying funds to IM members. This is the third supplementary chargesheet filed by the apex investigating agency in the case.

Siddibapa was arrested on May 20 this year at Indira Gandhi International airport, Delhi, when he arrived from Dubai. "Siddibapa wanted to attend a meeting attended by IM members and carry out anti-social activities," said the NIA press release.

"Siddibapa subsequently supplied funds to IM cadres in India for carrying out subversive activities. In order to facilitate this, he was stationed in Dubai. Fugitive terror suspect Riyaz Bhatkal is a close relative of Siddibapa," the release added.

Riyaz Bhatkal, whose whereabouts are unknown, would send money to Siddibapa who, in turn, supplied it to IM cadres in India, it said.

The NIA has so far chargesheeted 30 alleges IM operatives in the case. The primary chargesheet was filed on July 17 against five accused.

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Absoultely we endorse Naren's comment .it is the need of the hour .Govt must impose hefty tax and impose punishment for their family members too.Govt should ensure Islamic terrorism/extremism has no place in Indian society .

Naren's Mind is like Israel's ...

Very true Naren. Each and everyone of these \Babur ke aulaad\" are
Untrustworthy and dangerous. No need for feeding biriyani just hang them asap"

This proves Racial profiling is must on particular community like Israel and Japan . zero tolerance on terrorism is the need of the hour .

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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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