Udupi constable goes to Bengaluru in search of missing son, learns he has been cremated

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September 29, 2018

Udupi, Sept 29: A police constable from Udupi, who went to Bengaluru in search of his mission son, was shocked to find that policemen themselves had cremated the 18-year-old boy’s unclaimed body.

The deceased is C S Gautam, student of Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, in Bengaluru, and son of Constable Siddappa from Udupi district.

Gautam went missing from his hostel on September 21 under mysterious circumstances. The hostel authorities lodged a complaint with Kumaraswamy Layout police.

Two days later, the body of an unidentified youth was found in a quarry near Electronics City and police shifted it to St John's Hospital. With no one claiming the body, police cremated it on September 26 after a post-mortem.

Meanwhile, alerted by hostel authorities about his missing son, Siddappa reached Bengaluru on Friday. He went to Kumaraswamy Layout police station, where a clerk dealing with unnatural death report cases showed him pictures of unidentified bodies. He was he shocked to find his son’s body in the pictures.

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.

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