DIG visits district jail, rubbishes Malbari's claims

June 16, 2011

Mangalore, June 16: Deputy Inspector General of Prisons VS Raju on Thursday, June 16, visited district prison in the city for inspection.

The visit comes a day after Rashid Malbari, an associate of underworld don Chotta Shakeel, claimed that weapons were stored in the jail.

However, after the inspection DIG told media persons that no weapons were found despite officials carried out a thorough search. However, he admitted that the drug usage among the jailbirds is rampant.

According to him, lack of staff to supervise the inmates is the reason for most of the irregularities in the prison. He also said that the measures would be taken for the recruitment of adequate staff including security guards and police personnel.

The irregularities would be rectified once the jail shifted to new premises as promised by the Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa, he said.

On Wednesday, Rasheed Malbari claimed that there was a plot to eliminate him at the district jail. Malbari claimed that under-trial Sharan had assaulted him in the presence of superintendent. Sharan is in judicial custody in connection to the murder case of AS Ramakrishna, administrative officer of KVG Medical College, Sullia.

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No rift, no rebel: Siddaramaiah–DKS stage a dramatic show of unity after high command push

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November 29,2025

New Delhi: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Saturday put up a dramatic display of unity at a closely watched joint press briefing, firmly dismissing weeks of speculation about a power-sharing tussle within the Congress. With the high command nudging both leaders to sit together and settle the dust, the meeting became a political spectacle, ending with the duo declaring that there was “no confusion, no differences.”

Calling the reports of a rift “manufactured confusion,” Siddaramaiah said the talks had gone smoothly, even joking about their breakfast. “Breakfast was very good. All three of us enjoyed it,” he said. “We want to end this confusion once and for all. For local elections and for 2028, our mission is clear — Congress must return to power. There is no difference between me and DKS, not now, not before.”

He blamed the media for fuelling rumours and reiterated absolute adherence to the party leadership. “From tomorrow, let there be no confusion. What the high command says, we will follow.”

Siddaramaiah also assured that the Assembly session starting December 8 would run smoothly and vowed that Congress would take on the BJP and JD(S) “together.”

Shivakumar echoed the chief minister word for word, stressing loyalty and discipline. “People have given us a massive mandate. It is our duty to deliver,” he said. “This government was formed under Siddaramaiah’s leadership. We both have complete trust in the high command. If they tell me to wait, I will wait.”

He added that the two leaders had discussed strategy for the 2028 Assembly elections. “Whatever the CM says, I agree. We are loyal soldiers of the party. The party may be facing challenges nationally, but we will keep it strong in Karnataka.”

Shivakumar also said Siddaramaiah would soon visit his home for lunch or dinner — another symbolic gesture meant to underline their unity.

Both leaders later posted on social media describing the breakfast meeting as “productive” and focused on “Karnataka’s priorities.”

The BJP, however, rejected the show of camaraderie as “pure bunkum,” accusing Congress of trying to paper over an internal power struggle. But Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar insisted their united front would continue — and that there was “no confusion” within the state leadership.

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