Bantwal: Unidentified assailants hack auto driver to death at Polali


Bantwal: Murder of auto driver - VHP sets deadline for arrest of accused

Mounesh Vishwakarma
Pics: Kishore Peraje
Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal (SP)

Updated

Bantwal, Mar 22: Relating to the incident in which an auto rickshaw driver, Rajesh (38) from Shivajinagar in Benjanapadavu near here was hacked to death by motor bike-borne assailants early morning on Friday March 21 at Kalpane auto rickshaw stand near B C Road, president of taluk unit of Vishwa Hindu Parishat, Sarapady Ashok Shetty, has demanded immediate arrest of the culprits.

Setting a deadline of three days to the police to accomplish this task, he has warned of organizing taluk bandh on March 25 in case of their failure to meet this deadline.

Rajesh, who used to work as a bus agent at B C Road in the past, had started to work as auto rickshaw driver since about a year. He was alone in the rickshaw stand in his three-wheeler, when three unknown people came in a Pulsar motor bike and attacked him with sickles and swords. After Rajesh collapsed to the ground, the miscreants made good their escape. A woman, who saw Rajesh writhing in a pool of blood, passed on this information to locals, after which he was taken to a private hospital in Mangalore. However, by then he had lost huge amount of blood because of deep gash on his head, and was declared brought dead. The deceased is survived by wife and two children.

In-charge inspector general of police, R Hitendra, district superintendent of police (SP), Dr Sharanappa, deputy superintendent of police, Rashmi Paraddi, inspector, Rajashekhar Maistri, sub-inspectors, Sanjay Kumar and Nagaraj, were among those who rushed to the spot. Finger print experts also were pressed into service.

It is surmised that Rajesh, who was identified with pro-Hindu organizations, was done in as an act of vengeance for the murder of Iqbal, an auto rickshaw driver. Iqbal had been killed in a rubber plantation at Goremar in Amtadi village, after leading him there in the guise of hiring his auto rickshaw from B C Road, on February 21, 2008. Rajesh was one of the main accused among the 13 named in the case, and the district court had acquitted all the accused of the murder charge about eight months back. 

It is gathered that Rajesh had escaped two earlier attacks on him, and the personnel of the town police station have been investigating both these cases. Post mortem of Rajesh was conducted in a private hospital in Mangalore. MP, Nalin Kumar Kateel, BJP leader, Srikar Prabhu, and Bajrang Dal leader, Sharan Pumpwell, were among those who visited the hospital. The auto rickshaw drivers of the area, condemning the murder, staged a protest at the rickshaw stand by waving black flags. Shops and establishments located in Kalpane and Polali areas downed their shutters voluntarily. Police patrolling has been arranged in these areas as a precautionary measure against occurrence of untoward incidents.

The police have formed two teams to nab the culprits. A team each from the district crime intelligence bureau and Bantwal crime branch, have been assigned with the task. SP, Dr Sharanappa, has camped in the town to personally supervise investigation.

 

Earlier Report: Mar 21

Bantwal: Unidentified assailants hack auto driver to death at Polali

Pics: Kishore Peraje / Spoorthi Ullal
Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal

Bantwal, Mar 21: An auto rickshaw driver was attacked and hacked to death by four persons at Polali, Kalpane here on Friday March 21.

The deceased has been identified as Rajesh (30), a resident of Kalladka.

It is said that four persons came in two bikes and attacked him with weapons and fled the spot.

Rajesh was rushed to hospital but died on the way.

He is survived by his wife and two children.

Sources said that Rajesh was an accused in another murder case and this might have been an act of revenge.

Following the incident, residents of Polali voluntarily began to close down shops and businesses fearing further trouble.

Police are investigating.

  

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  • JNB, Bejai

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Family man having responsibly of taking care of his children and wife why he liked to indulge in this kind of ugly jobs?

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  • Praveen Kumaresh, Bengaluru

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    VHP sets Deadline about Dead man.
    But when he was alive the same VHP never bothered to protect him even though same assailants had attempted twice in his life.

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  • Ifthikhar, Mangalore / KSA

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Those who are giving ultimatum to the police shall be put behind bars and should not released on bail because these people are supporting the rowdies here.

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  • francis, bantwal

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    now all these political leaders are came to hospital for see this man.when Iqbal murdered that time nobody was there.all are well known how Rajesh did murder Iqbal.he put chilly powder on the eyes and murdered.good thing these guys not done like him.WHO TAKE THE SWORD WILL PERISH BY THE SWORD.always to be remember.

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  • Clifford, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    How is that VHP got involved in this murder case? Was the first murder carried out by their instigation?. Those who live by the sword, die by the sword.

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  • Roshan, Abudhabi

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    KATTADA KORI PETTED KAALI!!

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  • Sneha U, mlore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    We are fed up with communal politics, we dont want anything more......It will create more loss to us than benefitting

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  • N.M, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Our Mp Nalin's visit to the hospital is nothing but Vote bank politics. This 'ZERO PERFORMANCE MP' was no where to be seen during various communal conflicts and when Sowjanya was murdered.

    Why do we educated and sensible people of Mangalore have to vote for such politicians who display a soft corner to thugs and goondas.

    Do we progressive and development conscious deserve such a MP who is only answerable to right wing radical elements and not the public???

    He The victim had a criminal past.

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  • abdul, mangalore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    back to back field to field sword by sword blood by blood murder by murder

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  • Tom Cat, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Dear supporters of VHP/BD/RS you people are used,because you all did not apply your mind, these instigators will escape only you suffer better not support these groups or vote for the party that are supporting these.

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  • Dev Sagar, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    SINCE WHEN VHP BECAME MORE POWERFUL THAN THE THE LAW AND THE JUDICIARY?

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  • Ravi B Shenava, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    After Rajesh was acquitted of Iqbal murder the Hindutva brigade had broken their ties with this man, just as usual - Use & Throw.
    Now suddenly same Hindutva outfits are giving an ultimatum to Police to catch the Murderers immediately. Earlier on two occasions there was an attack on this Rajesh but Hindutva brigade never cared to show any solidarity with him. But after his brutal death now suddenly they want to capitalize on this, why ?
    Instead of this road show why they cant help his wife & Children ?

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  • PRAMILA, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
    GOD MAY HAVE MERCY ON THE CULPRITS.

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  • haris, dubai

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    For God sake, don't compare Iqbal with Rajesh.

    Iqbal was an innocent rickshaw driver, but Rajesh was accused by the court.

    But let us express our condolences to both.

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  • haris, dubai

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Iqbal.Rajesh both murder has to be condemned.
    If Iqbal would not have killed, then Rajesh murder wouldn't have happened.

    So RIP to both. But BJP and sangha should not start playing politics in this issue and causes some more deaths because their base is blood and dead bodies.

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  • Mr. Mannan, Vdr/Jed

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Think for a while.We the human beings are not great heroes, are guests to this world have no right to give life or to take life. It is the duty of the GOD.Neither appreciation nor blame to Mr. Rajesh or Mr. Iqbal.So think twice before doing such crimes.May God bless peace of mind to their family members.

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  • Ranjith , udupi

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Ravi Shenava. Have a heart. Think of his wife and 2 kids. Likewise also think of Iqbal's family. They also lost a son. I don't know what colour is your blood but it must not be red (or blue) it must be black and rotting!

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  • Shabz, KSA

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    @ Dam : What you said is 101% True, this are fit for this action instead of using thier group for good things helping poor people developing our country, And about Rajesh Murder , its sad that we humans kill each other , whereas the life which is given to us by GOD is precious, but now a days its very easy to humans to kill,Killing in Any religion is not allowed, but people misguide the religion,we cannot do anything all humans doesn't think same.

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  • javeed khan, mangalore (kuwait)

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    he also realise the taste of death but not by same way Iqbal had.. this is nt right in our islam to take revenge by murdering a person if he is a good or bad ....prophet say """communal not my path"

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  • mohammed aslam, mangalore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    its very sad,mr.rajesh left wife and two children behind.may god bless and public of all religion help the family.what is the mistake of the family,why people dont think of the family before doing crime...

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  • sudarshan, ganjimut

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Mr Sam your words smells communal hatred.

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  • John, mangalore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Those who use the sword will die by the sword.

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  • Sam, Udupi

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    ಕಾನೂನಿನ ದ್ರಿಷ್ಟಿಯಿಂದ ಇವ (ಕೊಲೆಗಟುಕ) ದೋಷಮುಕ್ತ ಗೊಂಡಿದ್ದ ಆದರೆ ದೇವರ ದ್ರಿಷ್ಟಿಯಿಂದ ಇವ ಬಚಾವ್ ಆಗಲಿಲ್ಲ ಕೊನೆಗೂ ಇವನಿಗೆ ಸಜೆ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿಯೇ ಸಿಕ್ತು . ಈಗ ನರಕವೇ ಗತಿ !

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  • Amin Bhoja, Patte / Riyadh

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Enmity always leads to one or other way towards its ugly results.Very rare escape either!!!.

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  • vinayak prabhu, mangalore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Number of dislikes for my previous comments show number of people supporting murder of hindu activist even though he is innocent

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  • N.M, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Mr. BJP troll - Please be ashamed of yourself and your thoughts.....DO NOT bring religion into each and everything. Sanghis are not the "official saviours" of Hinduism.

    Hinduism doesn't require the services of goondas who mix dirty politics with sacred religion.

    AND FYI, Hinduism has existed for 5000 years before he was born and will continue to exist long after we are gone.

    People who think that they are protectors of Hinduism and Musalmans are actually the biggest threat to our India. It's because of such people our country has not progressed.

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  • babu, mangalore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    it is a chain reaction,some one else will take revenge

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  • dam, mangalore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Stop nataka VHP.... you people are brain wash poor young men to do murders, violence... & making them criminals, goondas. After their death
    you play politics on that...

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  • Dr S Kamath, Mumbai

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Eye for an Eye makes the whole nation Blind -Thus said Mahatma Gandhi

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  • shekar Moily Padebettu, Udupi/Taluk

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Don't worry, every action has its own equal and opposite reaction.When we point one finger at other,remember that three fingers are pointing towards you.This is a natural phenomenon,experienced and proved.Dho phal ka Zindagi.Thaanu Thaanemba Ahankarava Bittode,Nara Tha Swrgakkeraballanu Sarvajna.RIP

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  • Tom Cat, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    It is clear case revenge murder for a murder previously committed, so this person who is killed was a goonda, secondly, it clearly shows that brasta janara party is a supporter of hooligans, but no one to support the poor Saubagya of dramasthalla who was raped and killed. The police should arrest all these hooligans if they dare demonstrate.

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  • vinayak prabhu, mangalore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    How can people blame him for murder when the court acquitted him??did anyone see? He maybe innocent..This is a cold.blooded murder just because he is hindu activist..

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  • bharath kumar, mlore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Dude, it has nothing to do with certain activism...It is gang war...Courts always look on evidence ...if not then they are acquitted.....Acquittance doesnt means truth is lie.....The culprits who are involved in this incident can be jailed only if there is evidence if not they are acquitted....Courts looks on the evidence not on emotions....A simple acquittance doesn't mean truth is lie or lie is truth but lack of evidence to prosecute.....

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  • indian, new delhi/ mangalore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Youths, don't join the organizations who use u for their selfish motive. at last it is your family, which suffers. ur soo called leaders will come and see ur dead body only to save their vote banks. plz put a ban organization who promotes hatred among the religions

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  • ERic Coelho, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    To say in one line "You reap what you sow".

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  • G.Z.T. Kunte., Udupi

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    This Blue-blooded Auto driver was from Hindutva Outfit ? In the Holy Temple town of Polali such Criminals were protecting Hindutva !

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  • Suleman Beary, Udupi

    Fri, Mar 21 2014

    Pageta Pugey...?

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  • Ravi B Shenava, Mangalore

    Fri, Mar 21 2014

    All the while I was under the wrong impression that human blood is always RED.
    But here in 2nd, 3rd, & 8th Photo I find that this Auto Driver had Blue Blood. In 2nd photo the blood-soaked Sickle is fully blue. Blue blood means Royal Family , that means a man from Royal family was running Auto for his livelihood in Polali Raja Rajeshwari Sannidhi !

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  • Abdul Rafiq, Uchila / Dubai

    Fri, Mar 21 2014

    Our judiciary system failed to punish Rajesh after 6 years also, for killing Iqbal. Now time for "Janata ki adaalat". Public might have taken the revenge against Rajesh for his barbaric act. Nobody have the right to finish other's life.

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  • Rajesh, Manglore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Do you think ,Who killed Rajesh will can sleep peacefully ,their days also started counting .Don't give lecture public revenge.

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  • NISHAR, UAE

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    @RAJESH MANGALORE
    DID U FEEL THE SAME AS U MENTIONED ABOVE LINE WHEN IQBAL WAS MURDERED?
    "Who killed IQBAL cant sleep peacefully ,their days also started counting???
    MR.Rajesh, no 1 has right to end others life whoever it's is.. Please don't express "double standard"..

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  • S.M. Nawaz Kukkikatte, Udupi / Dubai

    Sat, Mar 22 2014


    Rajesh, Manglore

    Lives and let to live others peacefully, this is life formula. This Earth, Air, Water is not anyone properties to fight in the name of religions. Better we accept the fact of truth.

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  • Nadeem Patel , Mangalore/Gurukambal

    Fri, Mar 21 2014

    we can say "JAISI KARNI WAISI BHARNI" :( :(

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  • Sam, Mlore

    Fri, Mar 21 2014

    Unfortunate...!!! if it is a revenge for the death of Iqbal, Yeah, he killed Ikbal, but I am sure he was brainwashed to do so -people would have accepted if you dealt with the Commanding master-. what is the point of revenge by killing Rajesh, what you will get, what message you passing to the society...

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  • nausheer, bantwala

    Fri, Mar 21 2014

    Kattada kori kattage

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  • krishna, mangalore

    Fri, Mar 21 2014

    But pls remember attegondu kala sosegondu kala

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  • waleed ullal, ullal - dubai

    Fri, Mar 21 2014

    Madiddunno maharaya ....... he murdered Iqbal before 6 years.

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  • Mangalorian, Mangalore

    Fri, Mar 21 2014

    This is the lesson and the result for those who the wrong path..

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  • ER, mangalore

    Fri, Mar 21 2014

    Our Home minsiter has lost his right to continue as HM. Crimes, gang wars, thefts and eve teasing has gone up in Bangalore and as well as in Mangalore too. He is unfit to lead police force.

    Let some young energetic take over the reign motivate the demoralised police force.

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  • sujith polali, mangalore

    Fri, Mar 21 2014

    May his soul rest in peace, very sure culprits chosen the wrong place , poor law & Oder state home minister is the useless fellow

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  • N.M, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    Why do you bjp activists blame the H.M for the stupidity and fanaticism of semi literate goondas who are pumped up by Kattarwadis???.

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  • paddu, mangalore

    Fri, Mar 21 2014

    kadthi pettgh katthi 2 tundu..

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Fri, Mar 21 2014

    If we have eaten salt, necessarily we need to take water.....reap as u sow.

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  • NISHAR, UAE

    Sat, Mar 22 2014

    U MEAN "UPPU TINDAVANU NEERU KUDIYALEBEKU"...

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangalore

    Fri, Mar 21 2014

    This is a serious criminal case require the full attention of the police to nab the culprits and ascertain the reason for this murder.Hope the police do the needful and culprits will be jailed on murder charges.Thanq.

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  • Raj, Mangalore

    Fri, Mar 21 2014

    I sincerely hope that this does not come down to another case of Communal Riot in the city. Elections are near and politicians will try all the possible way to keep the fire burning. Polali used to be famous because of the Rajarajeshwari temple. But in the past few years, it is notorious for gang and communal clashes. Very sad.

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  • Bryan, Bahrain

    Fri, Mar 21 2014

    Very sad for his wife and kids, but the Person who "Live by the sword, die by the sword"

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  • abdul rahman duniya, dubai/mangalore

    Fri, Mar 21 2014

    Dirty people lead dirty life and face dirty death. It's a moral to our youngsters to lead a clean and tidy life.

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