Youth dragged out of bus, thrashed for speaking to Hindu girl

August 21, 2011

Mangalore, August 21: In another instance of moral policing, a group of miscreants allegedly belonging to Bajrang Dal on Saturday brutally assaulted a youth after dragging him out of a bus at Neeraje village in Puttur Taluk for speaking to a Hindu girl.

A severely injured Mohammed Shakir was admitted to hospital after the incident.

Two Bajrang Dal activists namely Yadava and Santosha have been arrested by the local police in this connection.

The incident occurred when Shakir was on his way home to Mardala village in a bus from St. Philomena's College in Puttur town.

Narrating the sequence of events leading to the attack the 20-year-old youth said that it was a coincidence that he met his PUC classmate, when he changed bus in Uppingangdy.

“She sat next to me in the bus and talked with me casually. When she got down at Neeraje bus stop, a group of 15 to 20 miscreants dragged me out of the bus and enquired about my conversation with the girl. I told them that she was my class mate. However, they began abusing me for speaking to the girl and assaulted me mercilessly”, he said.

Shakir has sustained injuries on his head, arms and leg.

The assailants fled the scene after dumping him near the bus stop. He was then shifted to Mahaveer Hospital in Puttur by his friends.

A case has been registered at Kadaba police station.

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From Dubai boom to Bengaluru backlash: Inside CJ Roy’s journey

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Though Roy’s business interests extended across continents, his roots lay firmly in Karnataka. An alumnus of Christ School in Bengaluru, he later moved to Tumakuru to pursue an engineering degree. Those familiar with his early years describe him as intensely ambitious, beginning his career as a salesman at a small electronics firm dealing in computers.

Roy’s entry into large-scale real estate came through the Crystal Group, where he worked closely with Latha Namboothiri and rose from manager to director. However, the launch of the Confident Group in 2005 was clouded by industry speculation. Insiders speak of a fallout involving alleged “benami” properties and claims of deception that ultimately led to his independent venture—an episode Roy spent years trying to distance himself from, according to associates.

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Roy’s professional trajectory diverged sharply across geographies.

In Dubai, he built a reputation as a bold and efficient developer, completing massive luxury residential projects in record time—some reportedly within 11 months. His rapid project delivery and lavish lifestyle in the Emirates earned him admiration and visibility in the real estate sector.

In Bengaluru, however, his image remained far more fractured. Sources say Roy stayed away from the city for several years amid disputes over unpaid dues to vendors and suppliers. Several projects were allegedly stalled, with accusations of unfulfilled commitments to cement and steel suppliers continuing to follow him.

Roy’s return to Bengaluru’s business and social circles began around 2018, marked by a conscious attempt at rebranding. His appointment as Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic added diplomatic legitimacy, which he complemented with visible CSR initiatives, including ambulance donations and high-profile charity events.

Heavy police presence in Langford Town

Following the incident, police personnel from the Central division were deployed outside the Confident Group building in Langford Town, which also houses the Slovak Honorary Consulate in Bengaluru.

The otherwise busy premises near Hosur Road wore a deserted look on Friday, reflecting the shock and uncertainty that followed the tragedy.

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