Sullia: Businessman, wife gagged, tied by robbers; gold, cash taken away

October 11, 2015

Mangaluru, Oct 11: A gang of five robbers gagged a businessman, his wife and their maid and decamped with gold ornaments and cash from their house in Mandekolu village in Sullia on Saturday.

According to jurisdictional Sullia police, the robbers gained entry into the house of 68-year-old businessman Ramachandra around 2.30 a.m. by breaking open the rear door.

The robbers first gagged Ramachandra and tied his hands and legs. His wife Manjula and their maid too were tied in a similar manner.

The police said the robbers threatened Manjula to inform them about the places where gold and cash had been kept. They cut off the landline connection and started searching the house. The robbers left the house with 400 grams of gold ornaments, some silver articles and Rs. 65,000 in cash.

Additional Superintendent of Police Vincent Shanthkumar said the robbers stayed in the house for nearly 90 minutes.

He said they spoke in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu. He said they were suspecting the involvement of robbers from Bengaluru and Mysuru. The police are searching for clues from the scene, including closed circuit television images.

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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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