Married woman hospitalized after 'rape attempt' by neighbor

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July 14, 2011

Mangalore, July 14: A mother of a small baby was admitted to a private hospital in the city following the alleged rape attempt by a young man from her neighbourhood at Kukkatte in Ganjimutt, near here.

The incident occurred on Thursday morning when the woman was alone with her child at home.

One of the relatives of the woman said that one Azharuddin, who was known to the victim, knocked the door in the pretext of asking a few onions and tomatoes for cooking.

“When the woman handed over the same, the accused told her that he wanted to see the baby. Without knowing the foul intention of the neighbour boy, she turned to bring the baby. Seizing this opportunity he grabbed the woman from behind and misbehaved with her,” he said.

He said that when the helpless woman began to scream for help, the accused fled.

The relative said that the woman was not only injured but also suffered psychological shock due to the incident.

Bajpe police have launched a manhunt for the accused after registering a case.

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Vokkaligara Sangha threatens Congress: ‘Shivakumar must be CM or face backlash’

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru: The Vokkaligara Sangha on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Congress, saying the party could face serious electoral repercussions if Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is not appointed as Chief Minister.

The warning follows the public backing of Shivakumar’s chief ministerial ambition by top Vokkaliga pontiff Nirmalanandanatha Swami, who urged the Congress high command to honor his claim.

“The community supported Congress in the 2023 Assembly elections only because Shivakumar had a real chance to become CM. If he is cheated, we’ll teach the party a big lesson,” said newly elected Sangha president L. Srinivas. He added that Vokkaligas would organize protests under the guidance of community leaders.

General Secretary C.G. Gangadhar pointed out that Congress won more seats in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region due to Shivakumar’s influence, adding, “If Congress wants to retain power, Shivakumar should be made the CM.”

Outgoing president Kenchappa Gowda emphasized Shivakumar’s contribution to Congress’ victory. “Our community voted for Congress thinking he would become CM. Siddaramaiah has also served the party well, but Shivakumar should now be given a chance,” he said.

Former general-secretary Konappa Reddy appealed to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to recognize Shivakumar’s loyalty and service, saying, “Congress is known to keep its promises. We hope it won’t break the promise made to him.”

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