Respective Jamaats should facilitate burial of COVID-19 patients: Dakshina Kannada Qazi
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada Qazi, Alhaj Thwaqa Ahmed Musliyar on Monday called on local Jamaats to take care of the funeral and burial of the patients of COVID-19, he also urged the Jamats to ensure that the funeral rites are carries smoothly without causing troubles to people.
The precautions should be taken as the number of cases of Corona infection has been increasing in the country, he added.
“Jamaats with vast burial grounds should ideally keep the grounds ready for rites. They should facilitate the burial of people who die within their administrative limits. The Jumma Masjid in Mangaluru, Badriya Jumma Masjid in Krishnapura, Mohiuddin Jumma Masjid in Bolar and Jumma Masjid in Bajpe have already made such preparations,” the Qazi said.
He stressed that people should take the greatest care while conducting the rites. “They should mandatorily wear masks and maintain physical distancing whenever gathering is avoidable,” he advised.
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Bantwal: Ex-soldier dies after casting vote at home
Bantwal, Apr 24: Madhava Prabhu, an 85-year-old resident of Wagga in Bantwal, exemplified unwavering commitment to his civic duty even in the face of illness.
Admitted to a private hospital here owing to his ailment, Prabhu, a former army officer and inspector of Malaria Eradication department, died without responding to treatment on Wednesday.
Amidst his illness, Prabhu was determined to exercise his right to vote, especially with the provision for home voting for those aged 85 and above.
With the doctor's permission, he left the hospital briefly to fulfil his sacred duty on Tuesday. However, fate had a cruel twist in store as Prabhu's condition worsened upon his return to the hospital.
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Tragically, he passed away today, leaving behind his wife, two daughters, and sons.
Prabhu's life epitomizes dedication and service, from his tenure in the army to his role in the Malaria Eradication Department and his involvement in community affairs as vice president of the Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society.
His commitment to duty and his final act of voting serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of civic engagement, even in the most challenging circumstances.
