Karwar, September 1, 2025: The 1st Additional District and Sessions Court, Karwar (sitting at Sirsi), has sentenced Ibrahim, son of Mammadsab Shiggav (32), to life imprisonment and a fine of ₹10,000 for the brutal murder of businessman Mehboobali (51) from Mundgod. Two others, Shareef (38) and Nazia (24), who aided the crime, were sentenced to three years in prison and fined ₹3,000 each. The court also directed payment of ₹25,000 compensation to the victim’s wife, Bibi Ayesha.

The case dates back to December 30–31, 2021, when Mehboobali was attacked with a sharp weapon, causing fatal head injuries. His body, along with his motorcycle, was found in the Kallalli stream between Kallalli and Hanamapur villages. Following a complaint lodged by Ismail Jamakhandi, the Mundgod Police registered a case under IPC Section 302.

Investigations led by PI Siddappa S. Simani resulted in the arrest of Ibrahim, Shareef, and Nazia on January 2, 2022. A chargesheet was filed on April 1, 2022, and after prolonged trial (Sessions Case No. 5032/2022), the verdict was pronounced on September 1, 2025, by Judge Kiran Keni.

Public Prosecutor Rajesh Malagaker represented the State, playing a key role in securing conviction. The investigation team, led by Karwar Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N., with the support of Additional SPs Krishnamurthy G. and Jagadish Naik, DSP Geeta Patil, PI Ranganath Neelammanavar, and police staff, received commendation from the SP for their efforts in ensuring justice.