Sharjah: During a dreadful boat accident in Khor Fakkan, an Indian expat from Sharjah died over the Eid Al Fitr holidays. The victim is identified as Abhilash aged 38-year-old along with his colleague had gone boating in Khor Fakkan. During this tragic incident 16 passengers and 2 employees were on the boat, the report said.
According to the Sharjah Police report, 3 other people including a child were injured. At least one of them is in critical condition, confirms the report.
It has been confirmed that Abhilash’s body is being kept at the mortuary in Khor Fakkan Hospital. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
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Raichur: The priest of the Ambabhavani Temple in Athkur village has been accused of stopping Dalit youngsters from entering the temple for a ritual related the Navaratri festival, although related parties, including the priest and Dalit leaders of the village, have denied knowledge about the incident.
A video of the youngsters, belonging to the Madiga community, who wanted to wear the ritual garlands for the festive period, being denied entry into the temple and the priest handing them the garlands keeping them outside the threshold has gone viral on social media platforms.
Yapaladinni Police officers, however, have said no police complaint about the matter has been filed so far. In addition, Dalit leaders in Athkur have said no such incident has occurred in the village, but the police officers are conducting an inquiry since youngsters have alleged that they were denied entry into the temple.
The temple priest has also refuted the charges against him, clarifying that action will be taken if a complaint is filed.