Students hit the streets in Udupi demanding action against rapists: raise voice against obscenity, drug abuse, alcoholism

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June 22, 2013
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Udupi, June 22: Various organizations staged protest against the gang rape and assault on the 22-year-old Manipal University medical student, in front of the clock tower near service bus stand in Udupi on Saturday.

Hundreds of students took part in agitations carried out by student organizations Campus Front of India (CFI) and Akhila Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).

Besides condemning the incident, the protestors demanded that investigation into the matter be held at a swift pace and those guilty be nabbed and punishment at the earliest.

An unbiased probe must be conducted and measures must be taken to see that no such incident occurs in the future, the protestors demanded.

ABVP leaders Abhishek Jain and Vishnu, Shafiq Udupi of CFI, Ibri Hoode, Anwar Ali Kapu, Mohammad Marakada, Muhammad Hussain of JIH were among those who participated in the protests.

Following protests at service bus stand, the protestors gathered in front of the Tahshildar's office and continued shouting slogans.

Students of St Cecily's Udupi also staged demonstrations today. In all, more than 2000 people took part in the protest.

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These protests were followed by demonstrations from Girls' Islamic Organisation and Jamaat-e-Islami Hind.

Speaking on the occasion, Kulsum Aboobakkar, Member, State Advisory Committee, JIH, and member of the editorial board, 'Anupama' women's magazine, said that the incident is a shameful one and stern action should be taken against the culprits.

Growing obscenity, drug abuse, alcoholism and similar social evils are a contributing factor for the occurrence of such incidents and hence attempts must be made to check them. People are drifting away from spirituality and lack of fear of God makes man behave worse than animals. Fear of God is the only way to control such incidents, she said.

Navida Husain Assadi, Convenor, GIO, welcomed. JIH members Navina Shukoor, Idrees, Anwar Ali, Muhammad Maula, Yasin Udupi, Abdul Azeez, Aslam Hoode, were among those present.

An appeal was submitted to the District Superintendent of Police at the end.

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April 30,2025

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday stated that speaking in favour of Pakistan is wrong and constitutes treason. However, he emphasized that an inquiry is ongoing in the case of an alleged mob lynching of a man accused of shouting "Pakistan Zindabad" in Mangaluru.

“If the slogan ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ was shouted, it is wrong, regardless of who said it. The inquiry is still underway, a case has been registered, and we will determine the appropriate action based on the report,” Siddaramaiah said in response to questions from reporters about the killing.

He reiterated, “If anyone speaks in favour of Pakistan, it is wrong. It amounts to treason.”

Home Minister G. Parameshwara confirmed that a person was “lynched” in Mangaluru and said that those arrested claimed the victim shouted "Pakistan Zindabad."

“This is under investigation. Only the arrested individuals have made this claim. Nearly 20 people have been arrested so far. The police are also verifying the identity and background of the deceased. We are taking the case very seriously,” he said, noting that several people present at the cricket match where the incident occurred are being questioned.

Responding to allegations that the police initially attempted to portray the incident as a suicide, the Home Minister said, “We have no such information. If any such discrepancies are found during the investigation, appropriate action will be taken.”

According to police, the deceased has been identified as Ashraf from Pulpalli village in Sultan Bathery Taluk, Wayanad district, Kerala.

The incident occurred during a local cricket match near the Bhatra Kallurti temple in Kudupu village, on the outskirts of Mangaluru, on April 27. Ashraf was allegedly beaten with sticks, resulting in multiple injuries that led to internal bleeding and shock. He was declared dead at the hospital.

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May 13,2025

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Barakah International School & College continues its tradition of academic excellence, achieving a remarkable 100% pass rate in the CBSE Class 10 and 12 examinations for the year 2025.

Top Performers:

Grade 10:

Mehrish Haleema – 96.4%
Daughter of Mr. Mohammed Musthafa & Mrs. Munawar

Hamnah Nafeesa – 96.2%
Daughter of Mr. Mohammed Kunhi & Mrs. Gulnaz Fathima

Bushra Suha – 92.2%
Daughter of Dr. Mohammed Ashfaque & Dr. Aisha Suha

Anum Nafeesa Ashfaq – 91.3%
Daughter of Mr. Abdul Khader Ashfaq & Mrs. Suhana

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From left to right: Mehrish Haleema, Hamna Nafeesa, Bushra Suha, Anum Nafisa Ashfaq

 

Grade 12 (Science Stream):

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Tisha Reem – 93%
Daughter of Mr. Rayees Mohammed & Mrs. Tabsira Nakhuda

Several other students across all streams also secured outstanding results, reflecting the institution’s commitment to academic rigor and student success.

As a leading educational institution in Mangalore, Barakah International School & College offers holistic education from Pre-KG through to Degree level, nurturing well-rounded individuals equipped for future challenges.

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May 8,2025

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Belagavi: Colonel Sofia Qureshi who along with Wing Commander Vyomika Singh presented the details of ‘Operation Sindoor’ is being hailed as the daughter-in-law of Karnataka’s Belagavi.

Qureshi's husband Colonel Tajuddin Bagewadi is from Konnur town in Gokak taluk. He has been serving as a colonel in the Indian Army. They were married in 2015.

Qureshi is a native of Baroda in Gujarat, being married to Tajuddin has made her the daughter-in-law of Belagavi.

During a media meet at New Delhi on Wednesday, Qureshi had shared the details of the success of Operation Sindoor which was conducted in retaliation to the terror attack at Pahalgam in Kashmir.

Qureshi has also served in the UN peacekeeping force at Kangola. She has received great appreciation from General Officer Commanding for her work along the borders of Punjab and during the floods in North-East.

Presently Sofia has been posted at Jammu while her husband Colonel Tajuddin Bagewadi at Jhanshi.

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