Muslim man donates land worth Rs 1 crore for Hanuman temple in Karnataka

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December 7, 2020

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Bengaluru, Dec 7: A Muslim businessman in Karnataka has won the hearts of many Hindus by donating 1.5 guntas of land worth around Rs 1 crore for revamping a Hanuman temple. 65-year-old H M G Basha, who is into cargo business, is the man who set an example of communal amity during times of heightened religious intolerance.

A resident of Belathur in Kadugodi, Basha's family-owned three acres of land located adjacent to a small Hanuman temple in Valagerepura, Hosakote taluk, Bengaluru Rural district.

Devotees have been worshipping at the temple for over three decades. But Basha noticed that of late they were struggling to find enough space to go around the temple and offer pooja.

“During this time, villagers also decided to renovate the temple but were short of space. Realising the requirement, I offered to donate 1.5 guntas out of the three-acre land by convincing the hesitant villagers,” Basha said. The land is located at a crucial place, with Old Madras Road passing right next to it.

Interestingly, the temple trust had asked only for one cent of the land. But keeping in mind the influx of devotees, Basha was generous and gave 1.5 guntas.

“All my family members agreed to this," Basha said. "Today we live, tomorrow we perish. When uncertainty is lurking in our lives, what will we gain by spreading hatred against each other?"

Basha said what one does "must benefit the society at large", and that was his only intention.

With the gift by Basha, Sri Veeranjaneyaswami Devalaya Seva Trust has embarked on renovating the temple at a cost of Rs 1 crore.

The poster lauding Basha's charity, displayed by villagers beside the main road, has gone viral.

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abbina
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Tuesday, 8 Dec 2020

I personally don't agree with Mr. Basha. there are many villages where masjids are not available and also waiting to buy land to build masjids, HE SHOULD HAVE GIVE IN CHARITY HERE. and also I have never ever heard that Hindus donate land or money for masjid,, but they always look where they can demolish the masjid and built temple.. in this case and time his move is not fare to the Muslims..

SALEEM
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Tuesday, 8 Dec 2020

Fee Nari Jahannama, He chose his way to Hell fire

SAMEER
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Monday, 7 Dec 2020

Instead of donating to any religion support , its far better if he did that for humanity like to build hospital or education center with good facilities that poor people can afford it .

Abdullah
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Monday, 7 Dec 2020

Good move by Basha. I appreciate his generosity. However, hate monger anti nationals will still raise question of Bash being Indian national. Tomorrow Basha will be asked to prove that he is Indian. I appreciate Hindu villagers for respecting + honoring Basha on this issue. Can we expect same things from hidus towards people of other religion?

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January 13,2025

Udupi: A resident of Karkala in Udupi district has accused five individuals of defrauding him of nearly Rs 2 crore under the guise of business partnerships.

Dawood Hakim, a resident of Ennehole in Marne village, Karkala, has filed a complaint stating that he operated a mobile sales and service business on Karkala Market Road for 15 years. He had known the accused for over two decades and trusted them implicitly.

According to Dawood, the accused convinced him to invest in multiple business ventures, including land dealings and a travel business, promising substantial returns and partnership benefits. Believing their assurances, Dawood reportedly handed over cash, gold, and a vehicle.

However, the promised profits never materialized, and the accused allegedly failed to return the money or assets. Dawood claims this deception has caused severe financial distress to him and his family, amounting to a loss of around Rs 2 crore.

A case has been registered at the CEN police station, and investigations are underway.

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January 16,2025

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Mumbai: In a shocking incident that has shaken Mumbai, actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times in his residence in Bandra, one of the city’s most affluent areas. Sources in the police revealed that the attacker is suspected to have ties to one of the house helps, who reportedly facilitated the intruder's entry into the actor’s home. The house help is currently under police questioning.

The 54-year-old actor, who sustained one stab wound dangerously close to his spine, underwent surgery at Lilavati Hospital and is now reportedly out of danger.

Mumbai Police, under scrutiny after the audacious attack, stated, "An unidentified person intruded in the residence of actor Saif Ali Khan. The actor and the intruder had a scuffle. The actor is injured and is being treated. Investigation is going on."

CCTV footage at the actor’s residence did not show any unauthorized entry in the two hours leading up to the incident, leading investigators to believe that the attacker had gained access earlier and was waiting for the right moment to strike. Efforts are underway to identify the culprit from available CCTV footage.

Opposition Slams Government on Law and Order

The attack has sparked widespread criticism of Maharashtra’s law and order situation, with the Opposition targeting Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his government. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi questioned Mumbai’s safety standards, particularly in Bandra, an area known for its high concentration of celebrities.

“What a shame that Mumbai sees another high-profile attack. The incident involving Saif Ali Khan raises serious questions about the safety provided by Mumbai Police and the Home Minister,” said Ms. Chaturvedi. She also referenced the murder of veteran politician Baba Siddique and the firing outside actor Salman Khan's home, calling it a series of deliberate attacks aimed at undermining Mumbai’s security.

“Baba Siddique’s family is still waiting for justice. Salman Khan lives in a bulletproof house. Now Saif Ali Khan is attacked—all in Bandra. If celebrities aren’t safe, who in Mumbai is? Wishing Saif Ali Khan a speedy recovery,” she added.

Celebrities Demand Action

Actor Pooja Bhatt also expressed her outrage over the incident, calling for increased police presence in Bandra. Taking to social media platform X, the 52-year-old actor demanded immediate action from authorities, tagging Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, his deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and minister Ashish Shelar.

“Can this lawlessness please be curbed @MumbaiPolice @CPMumbaiPolice? We need more police presence in Bandra. The city, especially the queen of the suburbs, has never felt so unsafe before,” Bhatt tweeted. She further emphasized, “We have laws, but what about order?”

The incident has not only highlighted glaring security lapses in Mumbai but has also intensified the ongoing debate about the safety of both celebrities and ordinary citizens in India’s financial capital. Investigations are ongoing as the police work to apprehend the attacker and restore confidence in the city's safety.

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January 17,2025

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Mangaluru: In a brazen daylight robbery, a group of five to six armed individuals stormed into the Kotekar Vyavasaya Sahakara Seva Sangha branch at KC Road, Ullal taluk, and escaped with valuables estimated at ₹10-12 crore.

The incident occurred between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm, according to Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal. The masked robbers, aged between 25-35, were armed with a pistol, talwar, and knife. They threatened the four to five employees present, forcing them to open the vault containing jewellery and other valuables.

The suspects spoke in Hindi and Kannada and fled the scene in a black Fiat car. Commissioner Agrawal confirmed that multiple police teams have been formed, and efforts are underway to track the culprits using technical surveillance and other leads.

CM Siddaramaiah Holds Emergency Meeting

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah convened a high-level meeting with senior police officials, including IGP Amit Singh, Commissioner Anupam Agrawal, SP Yathish N, and DySP, following the robbery.

Expressing dissatisfaction over security lapses, Siddaramaiah questioned, "How did this happen despite officials being present? Why were toll gates not secured?"

Officials reported that the bank had no security personnel and only five to six staff members on duty during the heist. The Chief Minister has directed authorities to enhance security across four districts, intensify checks at toll gates, and arrest the accused swiftly to ensure stringent legal action.

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