Honnavar: IGP slams political party over Mesta death; doctor's report rebuts BJP's charges


Daijiworld Media Network - Honnavar

Honnavar, Dec 11: The IGP Western Range Hemant Nimbalkar in a press release has put various rumours regarding the death of Honnavar youth Paresh Mesta to rest.

Nimbalkar released a report from Dr Shankar M Bakkannavar, associate professor at the department of forensic medicine at the Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. The forensic science expert has answered 19 questions in which he has asserted that there was no external or internal injury caused by weapons, no torture and no strangulation or haemorrhage. There was no evidence of blood on the deceased, nor was there any evidence of being strangled, the doctor said.

The report however mentions two injuries, and that one could have been caused by blunt force. "There are no evidences of injuries caused by weapons over the body of the deceased. The external injury no 1 (abrasion) and external injury no 1 (abrasion) mentioned in the postmortem report could be caused by blunt force trauma," the doctor said in the letter.

The IGP has lashed out against a political party, without naming any but obviously referring to the BJP which called for bandh on Monday December 11, for issuing press release and sharing it to media without authenticating facts regarding Paresh’s death.

"An official press release dated 9/12/2017 was issued by a political party with respect to death of Paresh Mesta through which blatantly false information without any authentication was shared to media and public. Through various absolutely false social media messages based on the press release, a deliberate attempt is made to divide the society on communal lines and flare the communal sentiments for personal gains," he said.

"The investigation officer has received the reply to the questions which brings out the actual truth. The report has clearly demolished the false claims made through the press note and various social media messages," the IGP asserted.

He warned that action will be initiated as per law against people who have abetted the communal incidences at Honnavar including assault on public servants at Kumta on Monday.


What the autopsy indicates

A picture of Paresh's dead body, with his blackened face, had been widely circulated on social media. When asked whether the change in colour of the face was due to assault, the expert said that it was only due to putrefaction (process of decay of a body). The report also denies that a tattoo on the deceased's body was removed. It says, "There is a tattoo mark present over the front of right forearm, 7cm above the wrist, depicting a picture of Shivaji and Maratha written in Hindi."


Paresh Mesta

Earlier, BJP district president K G Naik had alleged, “He had a ‘Jai Shri Ram’ tattoo on his hand, and the skin had been ripped off." The report also denied other rumours that people had urinated into his mouth and that he had been castrated.

The mutilation of Mesta's private parts was caused by putrefaction as mentioned in the postmortem report, the letter states.

 

  

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  • santhu birve, Mumbai/Udupi

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Anything can happen during siddu gvt.r Dysp ganpati case also they gave clean chit and now what? hope BJP will reopen this case once they get power..then only truth may prevail.

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  • Paul, mangalore

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Read the postmoterm report properly... It is noit mentioned as muder....

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  • SHAHID, SHIRVA

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    this is wat happens when uneducated people lead country and uneducated people comment...

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  • santhu birve, Mumbai/Udupi

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    uneducated people are better than bind slaves... who are blindly supporting Italian team just to avail minority bhagya even after crossing minority population percentage.

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  • kas, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Santhu ....you change the religion and get minority Bhagya and do not feel jealous for others ....

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  • santhu, Mumbai/Udupi

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Instead of changing religion I would like to change the govt so that all people can get equal bhagya.

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  • pircki, panchanabettu

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    I appreciate the actions taken by police & clarifying the matter. since the people are in doubt it is most important task of the police to clarify the incident. that you have done now. but your dept could have avoid this violence if this clarifications & actions have been taken immediately. the gap between these actions given chance to the people to protest. one more thing, please do the investigation & disclose whether this is murder/suicide or natural death & also disclose the reason of death. then it is very clear & transparent. otherwise it may lead to one more protest & create doubts. we don't want any violence.

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  • Ivar, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Probationary Circle Inspector of Police, Honnavara has not asked for the cause of death. It is for sure a murder.
    Anyways, the exaggeration of torture as put forward by BJP is countered.

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  • kas, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Honnavar Police has to learn a lot from Bhatkal Police... In 1990 's, bhatkal police by firing on goons, never allowed the goons to raise their head again ( till now )

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  • Robin, Byndoor

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Bakkannavar ---> Neelammanavar

    Nungannavar----> Timbannanavar

    There are no other Forensic Experts there ?

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  • kas, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    What are you trying to say....be specific.... Do you want to join those gangs who stop the buses in Honnavar area and loot the valuables from minority passengers ??? or you want to join those gangs and stone the houses of innocents around Honnavar .... Do not forget one thing Curses of the innocents will not go waste ... since you are near to Bhatkal, you should know, how the bhatkal goons learnt their lesson from police firing ... This time Honnavar goons are lucky... no firing was ordered ... inspite of police offering two of their vehicles to fire ... Great Indian culture ....

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  • M.M.MANGALORE, MANGALORE/DUBAI.

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Sanghi leader including our PM advising ANDHBAKHTs, wear only Nagpur eye-wear...but leaders' wearing only Italian eye-wear....
    Here in kumta also..sanghi's may get gain....but who lose.... common people...
    JAAGO BAkhto....

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  • anthony, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    The BJP and its Prime Minister have only been indulging in falsehoods. No doubt our Chief Minister has has repeatedly called the Prime Minister a Liar.

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  • kas, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    This officer should be dismissed for allowing the goons to burn Police vehicles ... Shame ...

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  • Zahoor Ahmed, Karkala

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Thanks Daiji to publish detailed news with doctors report. Hope people of Coastal Karnatak learnt something from this incident.

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  • Saihu, Udupi/Dubai

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    The way Shobakka was laughing and enjoying while her press brief about the issue she may have thought we have fixed the matter and will reap the votes out of this, but thank God the post-mortem report brought the truth to her face. Please my request with all the political and religious leader lets work together for the harmony and peace rather advocating for hatred then see how good will be our motherland India.

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  • peacelover, India

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Its easy to control these type of riots. Arrest and recover the losses of property if any.. from the people who gave false information, instigated people for rioting. We need to set an example for just one or two time, riots will never happen.

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  • S. M. Nawaz Kukkikatte, Dubai

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Some BJP bhakths criticized this issue to ISIS link
    Some so called doctor mentioned it is worst than recent Rajasthan incident

    Jaisa BJP uske sanghi bhakth and some so called followers. God give them strengthen to understand the real fact before they die.

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  • Ramesh, Kasaragod

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Kill as much you can until next election. But be ready to face the consequences once BJP comes to power

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  • Ahmed K.C., Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    So, yours is open threat without knowing the actual facts.

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  • Hasan, Doha

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    It has been coman now in India that for self goal people& Politicians spread lies and sensationalize those lies and in front electronic media is having big roll. there is no ethics in media politics etc. for their own goal they dont care people lives their lively hood etc. God save our country from this goons.

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  • SHAHID, SHIRVA

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    This is the way how BJP won in Central..cheating people of their own community...

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  • Benedict, Bejai

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    For me BJP means Bharathya Jokers Party. Leader Mobi is a big joker and his followers are comedians. In 2019 election there won’t be a party called BJP.
    Just a matter of time.

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  • moshu, mangaluru

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    So called nationalist patritocs engage in such heinious crimes for decades. They murder their own cadre and allege muslims. Die hard bakhts must understand all this dramas. Its high time ban all these anti national fringe groups.

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  • Bollu, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Now even the hardcore BJP supporters know that BJP only polarises people to get votes on religious and emotional matters.

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  • SK, MANGALORE

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Be careful! BJP is ready to burn whole Karnataka for the sake of votes! creating communal tension and dividing community is their main aim to get votes and power as this proved time and again.

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  • Ahmed, Bangalore

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    What I learnt is that, the actual vedic Hinduism is of Peace & Tolerance and the Sangparivar preaching of Hindutva is Hatred and Communal. It's unfortunate that our Hindu brothers instead of reading their vedic and following true Hinduism they are following these Politically motivated, Brahmanshaahi of Sangparivar Hindutva and hence forth loosing their true identity of noble, peaceful and secular people. When our present elders are blindfolded with these Hindutva ideology then there is none to rescue the younger generation.

    These young mind should understand that those who are instigating violence their kith and kin (childrens) are safe and studying and working abroad but only poor guys who either have not well qualified, no jobs or those who come from poor background are who getting trapped and misused by these hate mongers.

    I believe there sensible mind in every community, such people has to come forward to protect the future generation going astray and protect our prosperous India and Indians.

    I repeat in a simple term "Vedic Hinduism is for Peace & Tolerance; Sangparivar Hindutva is for Hated, Communal & Destruction."

    Now upto you guys which ever path you wanna follow.

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Dongi government can blackmail doctors and prepare reports as per their requirements...

    Once famous poet Sarvjna said same thing. Pen can do miracles. Now same thing computer keyboard does...

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  • kas, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    That is what BJP / other govts has been doing in govt offices, police offices, courts

    Thank you for accepting the truth .... One thing we should not forget .... CURSES OF THE INNOCENT PEOPLE WILL NOT GO WASTE ...

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  • Jd, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    We should leave politics to mp and mlas. Rest of us should get on with life. Else this bjp and affiliates, check the colour of our toilet even, to use it for their Communal cause.
    Cmon people, dikkaara to politics, welcome humanity.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Create Communal tension to show Hindus are Murdered & gain Sympathy Votes ...

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  • Rajesh, Mulki

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    The leaders call for blood. But they will keep their sons far away in safe place .They only give speech to start fire between communities...

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  • Ahmed K. C., Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Rajesh, Mulky
    You have valid point.
    What about leaders themselves?
    Are they going to be on violence after speech ? NO
    Only andh Bhakhts and their loved ones will have bare all the pain.

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  • SMR, Karkala

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    In the past Shimoga also BJP tried to stoke land dispute within the family ended with murder to create communal violence.
    They blamed it on minority and the claim fell flat.
    Whatever may be the report the lost soul will not return. Instead of standing with family BJP is creating communal tension in peaceful Honnavar for political gains.
    Now one by one leaders, Sadhus, Sanths will visit the city deliver 'hate speech' and pour fuel to the fire till the election date.

    Unfortunately BJP is the only party in India is gaining from such communal violence before every crucial elections. So Kabristan, Pakistan, Miya Musharraf are the only 'development' of the party.

    If BJP is truly working for the nation's development, why not even single BJP leader come openly before the mass media and ask the law to take action with stringent punishment?
    Another 'Godhra' in the making. Beware citizen of Karnataka. Be vigilant, Don't give up to this negative propaganda of divisive politics.
    Save Karnataka for the betterment of the nation. We have set an example in IT, Aerospace and agriculture. Let's we all do better for tomorrow.
    Let's kick the hatred with one voice.
    Jai Karnataka
    Jai Hind

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  • Ahmed K. C., Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Please take suomoto action against all those who want to spread hatred between communities for the political gains of a communal party so that they can loot the country.
    Don't even spare those lunatic public representatives who blow up the issues out of proportions when they are supposed to work for the stable atmosphere.

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  • Anees, Karkala /Dubai

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Always behind dead body politics.

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  • Aqqi, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    SEND ALL GOONS CHADIES TO NEPAL

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  • M.S.D, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 11 2017

    Without knowing anything don’t comment on any of Religions.!!

    Haters are too much in this world, politicians are here to brain wash peoples and kill some1 to gain powers.!!

    Finally who are losers.? Hindu, Muslim, Christian.?

    Finally politicians kill son of innocent parents, Brother of innocent sisters.!!

    Today my age is 29 but I never applied for Voting card also bcoz I stay far away from politics.!!

    So pls personally request u to stop hate other religion peoples bcoz even they r son and brother of their family member.!!

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  • Beowulf, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    The root cause is the religion.


    People have always fought over religions. There might have been a small amount of time when there might have been peace, but eventually they there were bloody wars for sole reason of religion (may not be sole reason.... but a religion can unite a group of people for a common goal like to no other).

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  • Ronald, Udupi

    Mon, Dec 11 2017

    Cheap people with false propaganda may never get any hat they tried for ...forget votes and power! Shame on that political party!

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 11 2017

    bjp's fishing in da pooki storm water.

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  • Beowulf, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 11 2017

    BJP party are full of idiots...

    DisAgree [10] Agree [73] Reply Report Abuse

  • Beowulf, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 11 2017

    Their stupid followers are bigger idiots than them...

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  • Rampanna, Udupi

    Tue, Dec 12 2017

    Absolutely.
    When Modi could say that MS Iyer went to Pakistan to offer supari on his head, what else could we expect from the low-life karyakartas of the party?

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  • Rajesh, Mulki

    Wed, Dec 13 2017

    That supari video voice was clearly visible that it was overlaid on other conversation.The lip sync is completely in mismatch....made in India video for BJP CAMPAIGN.

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