Advocate Farooq remanded to judicial custody; undergoes treatment in Wenlock

July 8, 2011

Mangalore, July 8: City based advocate Umar Farooq who was in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department in connection for his alleged role in a murder conspiracy, has been remanded to Judicial Custody for 15 days.

Farooq was produced before Second JMFC Court here on Thursday. The judge, who noticed that Farooq was sick, ordered for providing him immediate treatment and remanded him in judicial custody.

He was admitted to Government Wenlock Hospital for treatment, and expected to be discharged after a few days.

He was arrested at Devanahalli International Airport in Bangalore on July 4 by immigration officials and later was handed over to the CID.

Mangalore Police had issued a lookout notice against Umar Farooq, based on the confession purported to have been made by Madoor Isubu, who is in custody, about Advocate Farooq's involvement in the alleged conspiracy to kill Harish Rai, another city based advocate.

It can be recalled that Farooq was a witness in Naushad Kashimji murder 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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