Police brutality complaint prompts District Court to issue summons

June 18, 2011

Mangalore, June 18: First Additional Senior Civil Judge and Chief Judicial Magistrate in the district court ordered the registration of criminal cases against then Ullal Circle Police Inspector Jayanth Shetty, Sub Inspector Shiva Prakash and seven other policemen in connection with two private complaints of police atrocities filed by human rights activists in Ullal in 2008.

Muhammad Kabeer of Ullal police station filed a complaint of being threatened by Ullal police, headed by then Circle Inspector Jayanth Shetty and Sub Inspector Shiva Prakash. He later became the victim of police atrocity for writing a letter to higher officials against Ullal police.

Muhammad Kabeer was arrested again within a difference of two months. After being released from custody, he filed a complaint in the court.

The court ordered registering criminal cases against the men named in the complaint under IPC sections 357 (Assault or criminal force in attempt of wrongly confine to a person) Section 452 (House trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint) Section 506 (Punishment for criminal intimidation) and other sections for victimizing the complainant.

The court directed the officers named in the complaint to be produced before the court in August 6.

Kabir Ullal is member of the People's Union for Civil Liberties and the Karnataka Komu Souharda Vedike.

According to the complainant, on October 10, 2008 the sub inspector Shiva Prakash, along with three police officers of the Ullal Police Station “forcibly entered” his house in plain clothes and beat him.

They then dragged him to the police station, allegedly without a warrant.

Mr. Ullal has alleged that he was tortured for about 10 hours at Ullal prison. He claims to have undergone treatment at Government Wenlock Hospital here for the injuries, allegedly caused by the police.

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Will end Karnataka leadership confusion after talks with top leaders: Kharge

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November 27,2025

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday announced that he will convene a high-level meeting in New Delhi with senior leaders — including Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar — to resolve the escalating leadership turmoil in Karnataka and “put an end to the confusion.”

Kharge said the discussions would focus on the way forward for the ruling party, as rumours of a possible leadership change continue to swirl. The speculation has intensified after the Congress government crossed the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, reviving talk of an alleged 2023 “power-sharing agreement” between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.

“After reaching Delhi, I will call three or four important leaders and hold discussions. Once we talk, we will decide how to move ahead and end this confusion,” Kharge told reporters in Bengaluru, according to PTI.

When asked specifically about calling Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to Delhi, he responded: “Certainly, we should call them. We will discuss with them and settle the issue.”

He confirmed that Rahul Gandhi, the Chief Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister and other senior members would be part of the deliberations. “After discussing with everyone, a decision will be made,” he said.

Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah held a separate strategy meeting at his Bengaluru residence with ministers and leaders seen as his close confidants, including G. Parameshwara, Satish Jarkiholi, H.C. Mahadevappa, K. Venkatesh and K.N. Rajanna.
Signalling calm, the Chief Minister told reporters, “Will go to Delhi if the high command calls.”

Shivakumar echoed a similar stance, saying he too would head to the national capital if summoned by the party leadership.

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