Driver Hussain murder: Three more arrested by Karkala police

August 13, 2011

Karkala, August 13: Three more people were arrested in connection with the brutal murder of Hussain, a car driver from Kabettu on Thursday morning by the Karkala police. The deceased was physically tortured and his genitals cut off.

Two of the accused including the main accused Banglegudde Suleiman (33) along with Sikander Kabettu (19) are still absconding.

Police raided the house of Sattar from Kaup after they were informed that Mohammed Ansar alias Antu (22), Hamzath Kaup (23) and Abdul Sattar Kaup (25) were in hiding there and arrested the accused. Rafeeq from Banglegudde (19), Badruddin Kaudur (28), Ashraf Bailur (24) and Thoufeeq Bailur (21) were arrested a few days ago.

Banglegudde Suleiman is wanted by the police in connection with two murder cases and ten cases have been registered against him in Bantwal and Karkala police stations.

Suleiman had plotted to loot money from Hussain, a resident of Kabettu and a car driver by profession and had hired his car and took him to a deserted place near Hosanagar of Shimoga district. When Hussein declined to give them money they physically tortured him resulting in his death.

They discarded his corpse in River Thungabhadra and fled the scene.

Post-mortem report has confirmed that Hussain was physically tortured. His leg was cut off and his genitals removed before Hussain succumbed to his injuries.

Police have formed a special team to catch Suleiman and Sikander. Police have also taken steps to prevent the escape of Suleiman abroad.

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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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