Qazi death: CBI team inspects Chembarikka beach rocks

March 26, 2011

Kasargod, March 26: A group of CBI sleuths from Delhi conducted investigation on the seaside rocks in the Chembarika beach as part of its probe into the death of Former Mangalore Qazi C M Abdullah Chembarikka Ustad.

The body of Qazi was spotted on the Chembarika beach near the rock on the morning of February 15, 2010. The case was first investigated by the police and was handed over to the Crime Branch following allegations of murder. As the Crime Branch police too failed to come up with any clues on his death the case was handed over to the CBI last year.

The CBI team examined the spot on the rock where his walking stick and footwear were found. A large number of local people gathered on the spot on hearing about the news of the visit of the CBI team.

The CBI sleuths and its eight-member technical team from Delhi measured the distance from the road to the rock and conducted experiments using dummy. They measured the height of the rock and the distance from the rock to the sea.

The CBI officials then visited the house of Chembarikka Ustad and inspected the room where he stayed on the eve of his death.

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Siddaramaiah's camp on alert as Karnataka Congress leadership rift escalates

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru, Nov 27: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s camp is reportedly on alert as the Congress leadership tussle in the state intensifies, particularly amid speculation over the potential promotion of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Siddaramaiah is said to be in a “wait-and-watch” mode after admitting to “confusion” earlier this week and urging the party to “put a full stop” to it.

Sources say his supporters are ready to act if senior leaders — including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi — give any indication of backing Shivakumar. If the party insists on a leadership change, Siddaramaiah’s camp has a list of alternatives, underscoring the deep rift between the two leaders. One possible candidate is Home Minister G. Parameshwara, a Siddaramaiah loyalist and influential Dalit leader.

The strategy was reportedly finalized at a meeting led by PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, another Siddaramaiah supporter, who stressed that Delhi leaders need to resolve the issue. Kharge and the Gandhis are expected to meet soon, after which Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar may be summoned to Delhi.

Shivakumar has largely stayed non-confrontational, publicly endorsing Siddaramaiah and downplaying speculation about his own ambitions. However, he has made pointed comments emphasizing the importance of honoring promises, directed at Siddaramaiah.

The feud traces back to the 2023 state election, when Siddaramaiah was chosen as Chief Minister while Shivakumar, who led the party’s campaign, was made Deputy CM and state party chief — a departure from the Congress’ usual “one post per person” rule.

There were also hints of a prior understanding that Siddaramaiah would step down midway through the term. As the halfway mark passed last week, Shivakumar-aligned lawmakers have ramped up pressure on the party for a leadership change, with Shivakumar himself hinting at stepping down as state party chief to pursue the top job.

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