Justice M A Nizar to probe Kasaragod police firing case

March 30, 2011

Kasaragod, March 30: The Home Department has appointed retired judge Justice M A Nizar to enquire about the police firing here on November 15 and the consequent incidents.

The police had to open fire to disperse a mob on the night of November 15, 2009 following violence in connection with the reception accorded to IUML state president near the moffussil bus stand.

The commission's office will function in Kannur. The government also sanctioned the posts of secretary to the commission, bench clerk, confidential assistant and a peon at the office. The secretary to the commission will be of the rank of the section officer at the secretariat. The government also sanctioned a fund of Rs 10,000 to meet the initial expenses and the service of a car driver to the commission which will also conduct its sitting at the collectorate here.

Youth League activist Mohammed Shafeeque, a native of Kaithakkad in Cheruvathur had died in the police firing.

The government had also announced a judicial probe by the district judge. But the probe could not start since the district judge before taking up the probe.

Meanwhile, the father of the victim moved the High Court which ordered a judicial probe by a High Court judge.

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International Airport in Udupi, Metro to Mangaluru…: Pontiffs present comprehensive Udupi development plan to PM

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November 30,2025

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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