Mangalore witnesses another grisly crime; minor girl raped for a year by two youths

February 18, 2012

Mangalore, February 18: In a shocking case of sexual abuse of a minor, a 13-year-old girl was repeatedly raped allegedly by her two neighbours for a long time at Kandathpally area in the city.

The incident involving the class VI student of Government Urdu Higher Primary School located near Bunder has caused uproar and questioned the utter anarchy and lawlessness under the limits of Mangalore City Commissionerate.

The accused, identified as Mubarak and Wahid, both residents of Kandathpally, have gone absconding after the little girl disclosed about the brutal rape.

Though the accused had allegedly raped several times since April 2011, the case had remained unreported till Saturday, as the girl was hesitant to reveal the truth.

The girl's parents, who hail from Badami, are residing at small room belonging to the Urdu School. The girl's father Hanumantha is a daily wage labourer and mother does cleaning, sweeping and other menial works at the School for a small salary. The victim is the eldest daughter among five children of the poor couple.

The accused used to rape the helpless girl after enticing her through chocolate and other things, says a complaint filed at Bunder Police Station.

The girl has also revealed to police that she was also raped inside a moving car several times.

“When there was vacation for school in April 2011, Wahid used to visit the girl's house and take her with him under the pretext of providing household works for payment. After raping the girl he used to warn the girl not to reveal what happened on her. During school days, he used to take her saying that he would give her money if she washed his car. Wahid's friend Mubarak too had raped her several times”, police sources said based on girl's complaint.

However the girl finally dared to disclose the truth to her parents when Wahid invited her again on Saturday. A shocked parents immediately approached the police.

“An investigation has been launched after registering a case. We are on lookout for the accused”, said a source from police station.

Car used by accused to rape the girl

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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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