One killed, four injured as Omni rams into tree

July 14, 2012

Bhatkal, July 14: A man was killed on spot and four others sustained severe injuries when a Maruti Omni rammed into a tree at Shirali near here on Saturday morning.

Police have identified the deceased as Ibraheem Shahul Hameed (28), who had come home around two months ago from Muscat on a leave. He had recently entered into marital life.

The injured have been identified as driver Ejaz Akbar Sheikh, Sayed Yousuf Sheikh, Arafath Sheikh and Norrul Ameen Sheikh. They have been taken to a private hospital in Kundapur after primary treatment in Bhatkal.

The five members of a family from Thattihakkal in Shirali near here had been to Honnavar on a picnic in the ill-fated Omni on Friday.

The tragedy occurred at around 6:30 am when they were returning home. Source said that the driver lost control over his vehicle when of the tyres of the vehicle was suddenly dislocated.

A case has been registered at jurisdictional police station.

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Eid Milad harmony: Hindus and Christians distribute sweets to Muslims in Dakshina Kannada

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September 16,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 16: In a heartwarming display of communal unity, members of Hindu and Christian communities celebrated Eid Milad—marking the birth of Prophet Mohammed—by distributing sweets and refreshments to their Muslim neighbors in Dakshina Kannada.

In Boliyar, near Konaje on the outskirts of Mangaluru, members of the local organization Geleyara Balaga surprised participants in the Eid Milad procession with an offering of sweets and cold drinks.

The gesture of goodwill was led by Manoj, Sheena Poojary, Denis Lily, Sanat, Lokanath, Satish, Praveen, Madhu, and Valentine. Abdul Rahman, the khateeb of Boliyar Juma Masjid, expressed heartfelt gratitude for this act of kindness.

In a similar display of solidarity, a group of Hindus, draped in saffron shawls, distributed sweets and drinks to those partaking in the Eid Milad procession at Mani village, Bantwal taluk.

These acts of generosity highlighted the spirit of harmony and togetherness among different communities, celebrating the true essence of the festival.

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