Protests in Tumkur turn violent, police van set on fire

December 21, 2014

Tumkur, Dec 21: The on-going protests over the construction of a waste disposal unit in the industrial city Tumkur turned violent on Saturday, when the angry villagers set a police van on fire and pelted stones at the policemen.

As per reports, six people got injured in the ugly clash between the policemen and the agitators.

The protests turned violent following the death of Shivakumar, 31, a resident of the village who worked at the Tumkur University.

Reportedly, Shivakumar had committed suicide and his body was found on the railway track between Hirenhalli and Kyatsandra in the wee hours on Saturday.

The villagers, who were already protesting the setting up of a waste disposal unit in Ajjagondanahalli, blamed the administration for Shivakumar's death.

The villagers had planned to stage a protest outside the office of the CMC and DC. But, when they failed to do so, they carried out protests outside the government hospital where Shivakumar's body was taken for postmortem.

Later, when the policemen arrived at Kattigenahalli with Shivakumar's body, the villagers threw chili powder on them and pelted stones at them. They even set the police van on fire.

Police Inspectors Abdul Khader and Ravi, two constables, village residents Shankaraiah and Chandrashekaraiah got injured in the clash.

Tahsildar Maruthi Prasanna, as quoted in The Hindu, said, œit was a pre-planned attack on the police by the village residents. They had switched off the lights in the whole village, threw chilli powder and hurled stones at police personnel and beat them up with sticks.

Tumkur DC K.S Satyamurthy stated that the construction of the waste disposal unit is not going to be shelved.

The villagers should stop their violent protests regarding the same, he added.

He also stated that the government is ready to offer a compensation to the victim's family.

Around 200 policemen and 2 KSRP platoons have been deployed at Kattigenahalli.

The Tumkur district covers an area of 10,598 kmÂ² and has a population of 3.3 lakhs. With the Municipal Council having no place to dump the garbage generated in the district, the roads are seen overflowing with garbage.

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Fusion-2K25: Melkar Women’s College Celebrates 17th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony

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December 17,2025

Melkar, Dec 17: The 17th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, themed “Fusion-2K25,” was celebrated with dignity and enthusiasm, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s academic journey. The programme reflected the college’s steadfast commitment to academic excellence, character building, and the holistic development of students.

The event was inaugurated by Mr. Asif Mohammed, whose presence greatly enriched the occasion. The celebration was further graced by the chief guests Mr. P. B. Ahmed Mudassir and Mr. Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, along with the distinguished guests of honour Mr. B. A. Nazeer and Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar. In their inspiring addresses, the guests encouraged the graduating students and appreciated the dedicated efforts of the management, faculty, and students.

The annual report was presented by the Principal, Mr. Abdul Majeed S, highlighting the institution’s academic progress, notable achievements, and extracurricular accomplishments during the academic year.

The presidential address was delivered by the esteemed Chairman of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasized the vital role of education in empowering women and shaping responsible citizens. He also stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and perseverance in achieving success.

Cultural programmes and academic recognitions formed an integral part of the celebration, showcasing the talents and achievements of the students. The graduation ceremony was a proud moment for the outgoing students as they were formally conferred degrees and wished success in their future endeavours.

Ms. Mashmooma Fathima served as the Master of Ceremonies. The welcome address was delivered by Ms. Fathima Nida, and the programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Ayisha Suhana.

The event successfully achieved its objectives and was highly appreciated by the guests and attendees.

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