Muthalib murder case accused in police net

November 15, 2013

Mangalore, Nov 15: Kalia Rafique and Shamshuddi from Uppala-Bappaithotti, the duo wanted in Muthalib murder case and several other cases were successfully nabbed by the police, from Mumbai on Thursday.

Muthalib (38) from Mannnakuzhi in Uppala was first shot at and then hacked to death by a gang on October 24.

Though the culprits hid themselves in Bangalore, they then moved into Mumbai. Following the information about the police reaching Mumbai to nab them, the two had fled to Ajmeer, near Mumbai, from where they were finally arrested by the police on Thursday.

Uppala Rafique, the third accused in the case has been arrested by the police earlier.

During the interrogation, Kalia Rafique confessing to the crime has informed that he had plotted Muthalib's murder two months before its execution.

Ansar from Bayar Kurudapadau, residing in Mumbai too has been arrested by the cops for helping the duo in Mumbai.

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Mangaluru’s ₹1,200 crore fix: Massive sewage overhaul to end city’s drainage woes

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

• Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

• STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

• Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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