BWF bids farewell to outgoing Indian Ambassador to UAE

December 9, 2013

Abu Dhabi, Dec 9: India Social and Cultural Centre Abu Dhabi along with ADMS, K.S.C, ILA and IIC, bid farewell to Indian Ambassador to U.A.E. HE Mr. M.K. Lokesh(a Kannadiga, hailing from Mysore) on 29th November 2013 at its premises.

Ambassador Mr. M.K. Lokesh served in U.A.E. for the last five years and brought about sweeping changes in fast-track implementation of passports, settlement of laborers problems and many other administrative developments and changes that helped the Indian Community all over U.A.E. and eased many administrative procedures.

Mr. Lokesh was accorded a grand welcome by all the dignitaries and presidents of all Abu Dhabi associations and ISC Hon. President Mr. ThomasJohn, Hon. Gen. Secretary Mr. Satyababu, Mohamed Ali Uchil, Abdulla Madumoole and many other guests present on the occasion.

Honorary General Secretary (ISC) Satyababu invited the ambassador to the dais along with patrons of I.S.C. Mr. Siddarth Balachandran, Dr. Ganga Ramani and association leaders namely Mr. Thomas John (Hon. President ISC). Mr. Vasu (Hon. President K.S.C.), Mr. BavaHajee (Hon. President Indian Islamic Centre), Ms. Johny(Hon. President ILA)

Thomas John Hon. President ISC in his welcome speech said that Mr. Lokesh has been a great support to all the Indian social and cultural Centre and its activities.

Ambassador Mr. Lokesh in his response wittingly said that he felt as if was a Bollywood star receiving huge affection from people.

However while thanking the President and all the associations for organizing the farewell function, he said that he has done his duty and served the community within his capacities.

“I have worked for the unity of two nations i.e. U.A.E. and India in terms of trade, commerce,” he said adding that pension scheme to labourers can be termed as one of the important service accomplished by him.

“Though I will be heading to Switzerland, my heart will be always in U.A.E,” said Mr Lokesh terming the event to be his best farewells ever.

Several members came forward to hand over mementos to Mr Lokesh.

Mr. Shekar Shetty (MD Arab Udupi Group of Hotels), Mr. Leo Rodrigues (MD Al Mazroui and Clevy Automobiles), Mr. Jayaram Rai (Group Finance Manager, Bin Fardhan Group), Former presidents of ISC and all the ISC officials among others were present.

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7 Bangladeshis arrested in Udupi after man with fake passport caught attempting to fly Dubai via Mangaluru Airport

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October 12,2024

Udupi: In a significant operation, the Malpe police have arrested seven Bangladeshi nationals who were illegally residing in India using forged Aadhaar cards. Udupi Superintendent of Police, Dr. Arun K, stated that the arrests followed after an immigration incident involving one of the group's members.

Muhammed Manik, one of the arrested individuals, was caught attempting to travel to Dubai via Mangaluru International Airport with a fake passport. Alert immigration officers at the airport detained him and handed him over to the Bajpe police, who registered a case. Following this, the Udupi police, acting on the information provided by the Bajpe police and immigration authorities, conducted an investigation that led to the arrest of the seven individuals in Hoode village, Paduthonse, Udupi.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Hakeem Ali (24), Sujon S K alias Farooq (19), Ismail S K (30), Kareem S K (20), Salam S K (22), Rajikul S K (20), and Mohammed Sojib (20), all hailing from Bangladesh.

The group entered India without any valid documentation and managed to acquire fake Aadhaar cards, which they used to stay in the country illegally. According to police sources, a person named Kajol from Agartala assisted them in obtaining the fraudulent Aadhaar cards, while a Bangladeshi named Usman facilitated their illegal entry into India under the guise of employment. Both Kajol and Usman are currently at large.

The Malpe police have registered cases under several sections, including Sections 19(2), 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 340(2), and 190 of the BNS, related to fraud and illegal entry. Interrogations are ongoing as the police seek further details in connection with the case.

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