Mangalore: TV reporter gets threat over news on Nalin Kumar


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (BG)

Mangalore, Apr 16: Journalists in the city on Wednesday April 16 met deputy commissioner A B Ibrahim and submitted a memorandum seeking action over alleged threats to a reporter of a Kannada news channel, after the channel flashed a news regarding BJP candidate Nalin Kumar Kateel's alleged phone calls to a woman.

On Tuesday April 15, Independent candidate Sudatt Jain released press note to the media alleging that Nalin Kumar had made 3,742 phone calls to a woman between August 1, 2011 and July 2012, and between November 2012 and October 2013. These call details were recorded in a CD, Jain claimed. Jain also stated that an appeal has been submitted to the district election officers and the police department to conduct a probe into these phone calls.

Following the release of the press note, Suvarna News channel as well as some of the print and electronic media carried the news.

It is said that after the channel telecasted the news, its journalist Sukesh Kumar, who reported the news, began getting threats on social media like Facebook and WhatsApp. Some people even called up Sukesh directly and threatened, it is alleged.

Hence, the journalists in the city met the DC and urged him to take action in the matter and also provide adequate security to Sukesh Kumar.

Sukesh Kumar has also filed a written complaint with the police, the memorandum stated.

A copy of the memorandum was also submitted to the DCP.

  

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  • Gurudath, M'lore/Mumbai

    Sun, Apr 20 2014

    If police do anything without the woman complaining it violates human rights. Nobody can tell two persons how much they can talk over the phone or otherwise.

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  • Yahiya, Thurkalike, mangalore

    Fri, Apr 18 2014

    Good job, who found such a shocking news at this movement,,,, ✔✔✔��

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  • Abhishek Padival Jain, Sullia/Bangalore

    Fri, Apr 18 2014

    ಸುದತ್ತ ಜೈನ, ಸುಕೇಶ ಕುಮಾರ, ಪದ್ಮ ಪ್ರಸಾದ, ಶಾಂತಿ ಪ್ರಸಾದ, ಎಲ್ಲರದ್ದೂ ಒಂದೇ ಧರ್ಮ.
    ಕಲ್ಲಡ್ಕನ ಬಂಟ ನಳಿನ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿಯನ್ನು ಸೋಲಿಸಿ ಕಲ್ಲಡ್ಕನಿಗೆ ಕಲ್ಲು ಹೊಡೆಯುವ ಮರ್ಮ.
    ಬಿ‌ಜೆ‌ಪಿಯ ಕಾರ್ಯಕರ್ತರಿಗೆ ತಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ಜಗಳಾಡುವ ಕರ್ಮ.

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Fri, Apr 18 2014

    Mohandas Kappikad, Best MP!! But what did he do for Mlore?? Is is doing a fraction of the job done by Current MLA of Mangalore silently brightening the city and urban???? Learn from JRL!!

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  • Mangalorian, Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    If that woman has no problem on the phone calls, i do not understand why Dutt has a problem?

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  • jackal, dakshin kannada

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    If this is really true, then I feel sorry for Mr Kateel. Having/Showing a clean image in the society and doing something wrong behind curtain really a shocking news for NAMO lovers. Too much is too bad. Otherwords, if this press reporter is playing tricks, then he should be punished for that too. Unnecessarily creating tension in the society.DC should inquire and come out with facts and truths.

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  • G.Z.T. Kunte., Udupi

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    ಒಂದೇ ಜಾತಿ ಎಂಬ ಅಭಿಮಾನದಲ್ಲಿ
    ಪದ್ಮನ ಪ್ರಸಾದ ಸುದತ್ತನ ತಟ್ಟೆಯಲ್ಲಿ.
    ಸುಕೇಶನ ಕಿಸೆಗೆ ಪದ್ಮನ ಕ್ಯಾಶು.
    ಮುಂದಿನ ಲೋಕಸಭೆಗೆ ಟೀಕೇಟ್ ಫಿಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ಮ್ಯಾಚು.
    ಬಿ‌ಜೆ‌ಪಿ ಒಳ ಜಗಳದಲ್ಲಿ ಪೂಜಾರಿಗೆ ಲಾಭ.

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  • Praveen, permannur

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    BJP now release another record book for nalin..the unlimited performor .I dont know This Bjp persons taliking indian women welfare and doing unwanted this..now its clear its modi wave(he also did same)now nalin also did same...

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  • Amin Bhoja, Patte / Riyadh

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    The election time and it's Mirch- Masala subject sometime one cannot deny, but it gives some kind of colour to the event!!!.

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  • Ismail Shaikh, Moodbidri/Dubai

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    Nalin is Rocking in Mangalore. 3700 plus calls in 2 years for a woman and still counting... This might be a guinness book record and one more feather in the BJP's crown!Nalin keep trying.....

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  • Yamby, Qatar / Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    Yes, this is not the handy work of congress, but the homework of BJPians.

    Progress reports expected soon.....

    Now, all got the answer - na? Where did MP fund gone.

    Namma Naveenerla gaala padiyara daala kammi ijji....

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  • Robert Tauro, Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    Of course, there is no problem as long as the woman has not complained. But won't the same argument hold good when a boy and a girl who move around in the park are forcibly married, when youngsters who go to the pub and celebrate valentine's day are thrashed and bashed. Why anyone should have a concern then? If married Nalin can have a friend why not the unmarried youngsters? Might is right, is it?

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  • Yamby, Qatar / Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    Modi snooping a lady is Gujarat development.
    Nalin ceiling a lady more than 3000 times is Mangalore development.

    A few years back in similar development, the then MP OF Mangalore and state cabinet minister in BJP led govt. in center lost his minister giri for making an obscene call to a Mangalore origin Bollywood actress. So, the history is repeating.
    It seems for BJPians, it is a common disease.

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  • Ravi B Shenava, Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    The latest news is that - the BJP bosses have found out who is behind this plot to get Three year old call details of Nalin and spoil his name in the last moment now. He is a Criminal Lawyer who is also the member of BJP and was a contender for MP ticket.
    BJP now has decided to expel this "Self-Praising" and Scheming Lawyer from BJP.
    Congress has no hand in this plot.

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  • sarvajna, Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    any idea how Jain got call details of Kateel ?

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  • Shankar, Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    Allan Dcosta, Kinnigoli / Abu Dhabi,

    Wish to see more of your comments in this forum. Unbiassed, straight headed!

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  • Jyothi, mangalore

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    if educated people like you support the wrong think then we can imagine how much INDIA will develop

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  • Ahmed, Mangalore / Doha

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    Mr. Sudatt Jain & Sukesh Kumar

    How much money did you get from Congress for releasing this CD?

    Get over these petty issue guys. Pathetic thinking!

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  • sudarshan, ganjimut

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    by hook or crook these congi goons and paid media ( suvarna/tv9 ) are trying their level best to avoid BJP winning this election. but believe me they all will hide once the result is d.
    namo namah abki baar modi sarkar

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  • Alwynb, CANADA

    Fri, Apr 18 2014

    some are dreaming for Indian TALIBAN. Hope the dream become nightmare to you forever of losing the namo to AAP or Cong. No one is corrupt free in India including Modi who is playing religious politics, COng is playing minority politics and you from Ganjimut playing a agent games towards modi. Vote for GOD and ask to protect every human from danger, bless for food and eliminate poverty, corruption and help to get justice to all man kind without bais.

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  • Jan, Udupi

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    U might be not aware that fake FB accounts can be created & there are many ppl with fake accounts. Then why people feel threatened when they could have commented through these type of accounts. Regarding less comments, ppl are mature enough to judge whats the truth hence they may not responding.

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  • Abhishek Padival Jain, Sullia/Bangalore

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    Who is this Sudatta Jain ? He is Unnecessarily making noise even though he has no standing in any organization. He just has a nuisance value that's all !.
    Every opportunist is trying to make some fast buck in the last moment. Just see what Mahesh Timarodi has done yesterday.

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  • Ramakrishna. K. , Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    ಮೊದಲು ನಳಿನರಿಗೆ ಟಿಕೆಟ್ ತಪ್ಪಿಸಲು ಅವರದೇ ಪಕ್ಷದವರು ನಳಿನರ ಖೋಟಾ ಬ್ಲೂ ಫಿಲ್ಮ್ ಮಾಡಲು ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಿಸಿ ವಿಫಲರಾದರು. ಈಗ ಅವರ ಕಾಲ್ ಡೀಟೈಲ್ಸ್ ತೆಗೆದು ಅವರ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಷಡ್ಯಂತ್ರ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ . ಒಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಬಿ‌ಜೆ‌ಪಿಗೆ ಬಿ‌ಜೆ‌ಪಿಯೇ ವೈರಿ.

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    Ivarige Sukanyadevi rape case gottideya?Adara bagge janarige helali....Ivra neta yenthavaru yendu namma janarige gottagali.......
    Aadaddannu muchchi iduttare... aagade iddaddannu yetti hidiyuttare!

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  • Jacob Mendonsa, Melbourne

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    Ajit,
    Nice to see your photo in Daijiworld.

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  • Sheikh, Mangalore/ Dubai

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    Wow that's great news
    He have time to threat and call gals around
    But no time for development
    Funny politicians :)
    Who is Namo ?
    Is that the guy who left the interview in between
    Many of the occasion when they asked some critical questions :(
    NAMO: Na.........a Monu :)

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  • AMAR NATHAL, MANGALORE

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    Simple and plain lesson: No moral policing by media. BJP, are you listening? You dug your grave in Karnataka policing others. Others can do moral policing on you too. How do you feel?

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  • Naveen Shetty, Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    Vote for BJP or Congress only. All others do not matter.

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  • Rajesh Shetty, Mlore Shj

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    Dear Dongi Congress
    Such smear campaign you have to start at least 4 weeks before the election not at the last moment if it has to yield any results to you. Its waste if you think that this will help you in the last moment. Your planner should be sacked. I guess he is only fit to play balloons eating a toffee.

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  • pkp, pandeshwar

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    We know everything,abki baar modi sarkar....har har modi ghar ghar modi

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  • princedi, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    Nalin kumar kateel needs to come clean on this.Some of them argue here comment its his personal issues.Actually, it's not if he has made 3000 odd calls for a long duration it will definitely affect his performance as MP.As a mp they have to be on their toes doing the job they are supposed to do and thats why they get special privileges from the government and public wherever they go.Basically he wasted his very precious time on the phone .

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  • Lingappa, Kuppepadavu/ Amsterdam

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    Election gimmick,,calls made upto Oct2013. Will any one ask why was this joker silent all the time and just woken up when elections are round the corner. Stupid fellows !

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  • Mohandas Kapikad, Mangaluru

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    Nalin's ranks top in Karnataka MP's, in last term LS performance. Now, nor Congress nor Media can defame or underestimate him. I expect Nalin to win with a good majority. This incident clearly shows how Congress can stoop to such a low level publicity to defame its opponents.

    Jai Nalin..Jai Namo..Jai Bharath...

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  • Abhishek Padival Jain, Sullia/Bangalore

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    Petty Pleader PPH is behind all this. Earlier, he had tried to make a morphed Sex CD about Nalin but failed. Even though he belongs to BJP itself, this PPH is jealous of Nalin as he was also trying for Mangalore MP Ticket from BJP but as Kalladka stood behind Nalin PPH did not get ticket.

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  • dan, mangalore

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    One last move by Congi few hour before voting.

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  • Edwin Nazareth., Shankerpura. Udipi

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    Owe, worlds 6th honest and a faith full person in India, how come he can call women so many times? Mr.Kateel really shame to you, also BJP party, overall threat call, is really surprising.

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  • aravind, blr

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    I think the independent candidate who released the details should be investigated. How can call records of one person be available to anyone else. Journalists are also after sensational news only these days. That said the threats and all is wrong and should be investigated.

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  • Rohit Poojary, Mangaladevi/Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    ACTUAL FACE OF MODI AND TEAM. GOONDAISM, ROWDISM, THREAT TO MANKIND. BEWARE VOTERS BEWARE.

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  • Vincent Praveen Castelino, Pernal / Mumbai

    Wed, Apr 16 2014


    @ Rohit Poojary, Mangaladevi/Mangalore

    Well said and it's the "Gospel Truth" but the people of this country have already been shown a "MODI CORPORATE CARROT" to lure only the voters. Actually the Hidden Agenda behind Modi's "MASK" is different and yet to be seen.!!!

    Not wearing only the "Skull Cap"!!! is the Trailer..(But he could wear all other head gear , turban etc. etc. of Indian Culture and Tradition)

    But certainly when it comes to "Skull Cap" there is "Reservation" with this "Hypocrite" called "NAMO" Dictator

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    Modi was also stalling and snooping on a woman in Gujarat - So no big deal...

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  • Shakuna, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    No problem.. still 96000 lead is there..

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  • Allan Dcosta, Kinnigoli / Abu Dhabi

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    So, What's the problem if he called, did the woman complain? if not why a big scene? well I am not a big supporter of Nalin kumar kateel, but what's wrong with people nowadays..... grow up guys and do sensible things, until and unless the woman has complained only then report it. there is no law that it is not allowed to call thousand or million times to a person, until and unless the person has complained.

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  • Vipul, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    I don't support any party, but I agree with what you said.

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  • pax, kudla/bang/bombay

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    nobody said there is a prob. but the fact lies here he is portryaing himself as a clean man, to the public to get votes .. but truth prevails , first of all he is a married man.. y can his goons sneak and check on other peoples private lifes and beat them up , but when same thing is done to him u people talk y ??? ... is he GOD ? the people need to know the truth and future before voting as to what kind of fekus and bolbacchans are around ... wat ever his rank may be doesn't make a hell of a difference to the voters, after all he is going to swindle all our hard earned money. . all these goons only good in fake marketing and fixed and planned and well rehearsed interviews.. tum karo tho chamathkaar .. koi or tera bhanda phode tho brushtachaar !! wah re double standards... tht little hope that nalin must have had of winning is also down the drain sleepless nites for the tulu/ kannada speaking candidate !!

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  • Goutham, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    it seems that the reporters what this new to be published day before the voting. and they look very happy in the photo.
    The news reporters need publicity nowadays. pity on you guys.

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  • Purifytheheart, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    Vote for Janardhana Poojary for peace, harmony and development in Mangalore.

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  • Ajith , Kankanady

    Thu, Apr 17 2014

    Educated people of DK will vote for the right, educated, experienced, honest & secular candidate irrespective of party and religion.

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  • jacintha, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    So it is true!

    Concerns are : Did nalin kumar mis-use MP funds, did he use MP clout?

    Did he harass the woman ?

    Both are not SHOBHA for an elected rep. Re-elect?

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  • Nazim Khan, dubai

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    Just went through Facebook posts. Didn't see anyone commenting on this. . All fear for thier lifes. .

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  • Anil, mangalore

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    At last the answer for the question " what was nalin doing all these five years" is revealed. He was busy calling girls. Where does he get time for constituency then ?

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  • Mohandas Kapikad, Mangaluru

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    These are politicaly backed set up Congres to black mark Nalin Kateel in elections. But Nalin has got good credentials, & surely may win the elections. Jai Nalin, Jai Modi, Jai Bharath.....

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  • Mohammad Salauddeen Bantwal, Mangalore/Auh

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    I don't think this is the handy work of congress. Because Mr. Sudatth Jain is a well known face of Sangh Parivar and I guess this has done by a fraction of BJP guys who are jealous over not getting MP ticket for their candidate. And people know exactly who are them!

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  • Purifytheheart, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    Holy Moly! 3,742 phone calls to a woman between August 1, 2011 and July 2012, and between November 2012 and October 2013.
    That's why there was no development in Mangalore. I thought he was Married.

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  • Dr Kusuma Kumari G , Nellore/Kodyadka

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    This is wrong Media should not be attacked because they are publishing news BUt I am a suporter of MOdi and Nalin Kumar and will vote for him Jai Hind

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  • Langoolacharya, Belman/Washington,DC

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    People,

    If true, then Nalin worked very hard for people of constituency...BJP workers should be proud of his hard work...

    People please vote for Vasu...

    ...JH...

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  • Ramesh S, mangalore

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    ..Its too late..now call rates are rock bottom, all telco companies have special offers..i think from 2011 to 2013 that is for 2 years 3750 calls are very less..by the way who authorised to tape phone..one snoop gate case tho bantha hai,..Sukesh going to get a defamation case for sure..

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  • Anil, mangalore

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    Ramesh,
    It is not sukesh, who made this allegation. Check the matter properly and comment.Allegation was made by old hand of Nalin, who is contesting now as independent now.

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    DC saiber panderge,Itte niklena complaint korle...Votu aavad,bokka tooka.......
    Sukesher adaga mutta banjara undudu illade kullad.......

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  • ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    Kateel lost minimum 2000 votes..Stupid thing to challenge the media.It is the media, which creates PLUS FOR PARTY OR INDIVIDUAL.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Wed, Apr 16 2014

    here minus only for kateel....

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