A year on, Rohit’s death still a mystery; parents accuse cops of cover up

[email protected] (CD Network | Devraj C Sathyadevan)
March 22, 2015

Mangaluru, Mar 22: It has been a year since the headless body of Rohit Radhakrishnan (22), a final year student of AJ Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru, was found near Tannir Bavi beech, in the city on the fateful morning of March 23 2014. The tears of his parents Dr Sreedevi and Advocate Radhakrishnan are never dried. Nightmares are hounding them every nights as well as days.

Rohit Radhakrishnan

Dr Sreedevi, a practicing pediatrician, who was working at Bahrain at that time, could not bear the loss of his son and returned home at Kuzhikkala Pathanamthitta, Kerala. Now, she is working with a hospital nearby and her husband Adv. Radhakrishnan is trying to bury his sorrows on his profession.

But, that is not easy as they are the one who lost their one and only child. Who could help them go get over with their sorrow and grief?  Friends and relatives only could advise philosophy and may be sympathies on the loss.

The sad part is that, there is no support from any of the so called democratic machinery, reveal the aggrieved parents. “In our society what is the value for a human being?  What are his rights? Does he have at least right to live? Does the society have the obligation to protect their fellow human beings? ” ask the helpless parents.  According to them, after discovering the mutilated body of the student on the roadside, the police tried to cover up the case and tried to show it to the world as a case of accident.

It was the close relatives with the support of the media made the hue and cry to open the case again and relook into it. Later, the case was handed over to CID to pacify agitating parents and public.

But, what is the result of that enquiry?  Where it stands?  No one knows!  According to the parents of the victim, all these are mere mockeries intended to divert attention of the public as well as the media from the issue and then divert the case as they wanted and to close it discreetly.  

The parents said that there was a hard effort from the investigation team to prove that it is an accident.  But they never or ever able to answer the questions been raised challenging the observation and conclusions made by the police or investigating team.Unfortunately, only effort being made by the investigators is to fabricate evidence to prove that Rohit’s death was due to an accident, say the kin, who believe that it was a case of homicide.

The parents are seeking convincing answers for the following questions in connection with the case:
1.    Even after one year of the incident why the accident theory could not be established?
2.    Why the investigators are not looking at the murder angle, when there are glaring evidences pointing to murder.
3.    Why the body was brought to AJ Institute of medical sciences, where he was a studying.
4.    Why the autopsy was conducted not by a police surgeon?
5.    Why embalming was done without the consent of immediate relatives?
6.    Why the video tape (mandatory) of the autopsy is missing?
7.    Why the conflicting statements of his friends who were with him till the last moment were investigated further?
8.    Why the police tried to hush-up the case declaring as a freak accident?
9.    Why the AJ Institute of Medical Science, not even condole on the death of one of their student?
10.    Why there was an inordinate delay in announcing a CID enquiry?
11.    What was the outcome of that enquiry even after one year?
12.    Why they have not questioned the local people who had identified the body and still believe it a murder?

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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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December 16,2025

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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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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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