Communal clashes erupt at Gangavathi after mosque stoned on Milad eve

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December 12, 2016

Gangavathi, Dec 12: Over a dozen people including a senior police officer and a journalist were injured during a communal clash at Gangavathi town in Koppal district on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi.

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More than 10 people, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police and a journalist, were injured during communal clashes at Gangavathi town in Koppal district on Sunday.

Two autorickshaws, as many goods vehicles and a bike were destroyed after miscreants set them on fire. The police clamped prohibitory orders in the town following the violence. Additional forces have been deployed and situation continues to be tense, the police said.

DySP S?M?Sandigwad, television journalist Venkatesh Hosalli and a local Muslim leader Yusuf Qadri were among the injured.

The condition of Hosalli and Shivakumar and K?Pampapathi, who were also injured in the violence, is said to be serious.

The violence broke out over tying some flags atop a few houses at Gundamma camp on the occasion of Hanuma Jayanthi and Eid Milad. Situation turned tense as youths from the two communities had an argument.

A few minutes later, a few unknown men, who had masked their faces, threw stones at a masjid at Alfia Circle and fled the scene.

As the news of stone- throwing spread, members of the Muslim community held a meeting at a mosque. Meanwhile, some youths attacked the Yajnavalkya temple and thrashed a few devotees, the police said.

Following the attack on the devotees, a group of youths brandishing lethal weapons stoned the residence of local MLA Iqbal Ansari's personal assistant S?M?Qadri.

Later, Muslim youths set a tyre on fire in front of the police station and staged a protest, seeking action against the attackers. A?group of Hindu youths also burnt a tyre at Pampa Circle, demanding action against those who had attacked the devotees at the temple.

Koppal Superintendent of Police Thyagarajan rushed to spot and was monitoring the situation when the reports last came in.

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K M Shafeeq
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Wednesday, 14 Dec 2016

I heard that after the Celebration of Eid Miladunnabi (saws) no body are there for the Salah/Prayer /Namaz in Masjid, still I am in confusion about your Love of Prophet (saws) you never thing this type of Love will make you happy/ help in the hereafter.

I meant to say that whatever he Prophet Mohammad Peace be upon him teaches us, do it first rest of guesses will discuss later.

Obey the 5 Islamic Pillars
1. Shahadath Kalima
2. Five (5) Times a day Obligatory Prayers
3. Zakath (Obligatory Charity for the poor people)
4. Ramzan / Ramadan Fasting
5. HAJ (If it is possible / able to do Haj, go for Haj)

If you are unable to fulfill the commandments of Allah and the prophet Mohammad (pbuh) as much as you can, then what type Muslim you are?

K M Shafeeq
 - 
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2016

whomsoever made this issue they should be Identified as soon as possible, and must be rectified. The Muslim should never commit such a communal clashes because Islam never teaches to harm the community / society of the country.

you should be understand What is Islam and who is Muslim ?

Islam is the Religion, meaning submission of his/her will to almighty God (Allah)

Muslim is the caste, one who is submitting his/her will to almighty Allah (God) is a Muslim

Islam is Peace Religion don't look at the Muslims may be theirs name seems as Muslim in fact they are not keeping commandments of Allah The Holy Quran & the Saheeh Hadith of Prophet (SAWS) is the Constitution of Human beings. meaning how to Live a Life peacefully.

See the Book \THE 100\" Ranking of the most influential Person in History by American Astrophysicists & author Michael H.Hart

if we see here some of the comments are indicates it should have done by Muslims! in fact the True Muslim cannot be done this communal clash and something hidden need to be identified."

K M Shafeeq
 - 
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2016

whomsoever made this issue they should be Identified as soon as possible, and must be rectified. The Muslim should never commit such a communal clashes because Islam never teaches to harm the community / society of the country.

you should be understand What is Islam and who is Muslim ?

Islam is the Religion, meaning submission of his/her will to almighty God (Allah)

Muslim is the caste, one who is submitting his/her will to almighty Allah (God) is a Muslim

Islam is Peace Religion don't look at the Muslims may be theirs name seems as Muslim in fact they are not keeping commandments of Allah The Holy Quran & the Saheeh Hadith of Prophet (SAWS) is the Constitution of Human beings. meaning how to Live a Life peacefully.

See the Book \THE 100\" Ranking of the most influential Person in History by American Astrophysicists & author Michael H.Hart

if we see here some of the comments are indicates it should have done by Muslims! in fact the True Muslim cannot be done this communal clash and something hidden need to be identified."

Althaf
 - 
Monday, 12 Dec 2016

Because of this Non islamic event people are suffering. Muslims should not do this kind of Bidaath.

Rikaz
 - 
Monday, 12 Dec 2016

if they had not thrown stone on mosque, temple and devotees wouldn't have been disturbed.....tit for tat attitude is not good....Muslims should refrain from it....

put those bajrangies behind bar.....they are the biggest problem creators around.....bad people.....

zakir
 - 
Monday, 12 Dec 2016

We Indians are appreated all over the world but some black sheep in every communitiy and their so called coward leaders make use of every possible effort to creat communal clash and encash the political gain out of this...

Why not police use Goonda act on those who initiate these....

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April 29,2025

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Newcastle (Washington) / Mysuru: In a deeply disturbing incident that has shocked both the tech world and local communities in India and the U.S., a Mysuru-based entrepreneur allegedly shot and killed his wife and one of their sons before turning the gun on himself at their residence in Newcastle, Washington. 

The couple’s younger son, aged seven, survived, having stepped out of the house shortly before the tragedy unfolded.

The accused, Harsha Kikkeri (57)—also known as Harshavardhan—was the founder and CEO of HoloWorld, a Mysuru-based robotics company. His wife Shwetha and one of their sons were found dead at the scene along with Harsha, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO). Authorities responded to a 911 call at a townhouse in the 7000 block of 129th Street on Thursday night (U.S. time). Upon arrival, deputies found three bodies and confirmed that the scene posed no further threat to public safety.

While investigators are treating it as a murder-suicide, the exact motive remains unknown. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office has yet to release the names or ages of the deceased children. The case remains under active investigation.

A Life of Innovation and Ambition

Hailing from Kikkeri village in Karnataka’s Mandya district, Harsha was an engineering graduate from Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), Mysuru. He went on to work with Microsoft in the United States, where he was involved in cutting-edge robotics development.

In 2017, Harsha and Shwetha returned to India and co-founded HoloWorld, a robotics startup that soon made headlines for its product HoloSuit—a bi-directional, wireless full-body motion capture suit. Touted as the world’s first of its kind at an affordable price, the suit was designed for applications across healthcare, sports, education, and skill development.

HoloWorld's products were exported to multiple countries, including the US, UK, and Israel. Indian cricket star Yuvraj Singh served as the brand ambassador. Harsha even met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss deploying robotic soldiers along India's borders. As a respected member of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) network, he frequently spoke at tech and innovation forums.

Despite his professional achievements, the recent tragedy has left many in the tech and entrepreneurial communities grappling for answers.

Community in Mourning

Neighbours in the Newcastle suburb described the family as kind, quiet, and largely private.

“We would exchange greetings. I often saw the mother walking her children to school—she was very warm,” said Alex Gumina, President of the local Homeowners Association.

Another neighbour recalled, “She was always smiling, and her younger son was especially affectionate. We’re devastated—this is unimaginable.”

Residents are planning a community gathering over the weekend to honor the family and support the surviving child.

Business Winds Down After Pandemic

HoloWorld’s corporate headquarters in India was located in Vijayanagar Third Stage, Mysuru, specifically housing its division HoloEducation. The company operated actively from 2018 until it scaled down in 2022 amid the pandemic. The premises have since remained vacant.

“I haven’t been in touch with them in years,” said the building owner. “They shut down during COVID, and I only heard about the tragedy yesterday.”

The incident has sent shockwaves through Mysuru’s business circles. Bhaskar Kalale, Chairman of EqualizeRCM India and President of TiE Mysuru Chapter, expressed deep condolences, calling the event “heartbreaking beyond words.”

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Dammam, April 26: Chaos and frustration gripped King Fahd International Airport, Dammam, after Air India Express Flight IX484, scheduled to depart for Bengaluru at 8:30 PM on 25 April 2025, was delayed indefinitely due to repeated “technical issues,” leaving over 150 passengers stranded.

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“I have been in continuous contact with the stranded passengers and am coordinating with the concerned authorities to address this alarming pattern of delays and mismanagement by Air India Express. Passenger rights and safety must be treated with utmost seriousness.”

Dr. Hameed further emphasized: “This marks the third major disruption involving Air India Express flights within a month, raising serious questions about the airline’s operational reliability, aircraft maintenance practices, and overall crisis preparedness.”

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Frustrated passengers also pointed out that if this incident had involved other Gulf carriers, passengers would have been promptly provided with food, hotel accommodation, and alternative flight arrangements.

“This exposes a glaring gap in passenger care and service standards,” one stranded traveler noted.

The incident has triggered widespread outrage, with urgent calls for immediate investigation and action by India’s aviation authorities. 

Dr Hameed has appealed to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and Union Civil Aviation Minister Shri Ram Mohan Naidu to take action against these recurring failures by Air India Express.

As of the latest update, passengers remain stranded at Dammam Airport, awaiting further instructions, with no clear communication regarding the revised flight schedule.

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