Ullal terror accused Muhammad Ali released on bail

July 20, 2011

Mangalore, July 20: More than a month after his son was released, Muhammad Ali, a 60 year old resident of Ullal, who was arrested on terrorism charges nearly three years ago, walked free from Bangalore Central Jail located in Parappana Agrahara on Wednesday, July 20.

Mohammad Ali was dragged out of his home at Ullal along with his son Javed Ali (22), in a pre-dawn operation carried out by Mumbai Police with the help of Karnataka Anti-Naxal Force and the Dakshina Kannada district Police, on October 3, 2008.

Following the arrest cases were filed against the father and son in Mangalore and Mumbai under sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act 1999 (MCOCA). Javed Ali was released on June 16.

After a prolonged hearing, Mohammad Ali was granted bail by the Special Court under the MCOCA in an order passed on May 6, 2011, and later by a Mangalore Sessions Court on July 18. The release order was issued on July 19, after the surety was deposited with the court.

Mohammad Ali has been asked to appear before Ullal police station on second Saturday's every month.

He is expected to appear before Mumbai and Mangalore courts on August 1 and August 11 respectively for hearing.

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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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