KKMA Karnataka branch holds general body meeting in Kuwait, new leadership elected
Kuwait: The Karnataka branch of the Kuwait Kerala Muslim Association (KKMA), one of the largest social and community service organisations of the Indian diaspora in Kuwait, held its General Body Meeting on Friday at the Evergreen Auditorium in Abbasiya.
The meeting began with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Mohammed Afraz Anwar. Karnataka branch General Secretary Mohammed Amin Sheik delivered the welcome address, while the programme was formally inaugurated by KKMA Central Committee Organising Secretary and Karnataka Branch Mentor Eng. Muhammad Nawas Cadiri. He appreciated the dedication of the branch members and their continued contribution to KKMA’s humanitarian activities.
KKMA Central Committee President K. Basheer, addressing the gathering, highlighted the importance of the Karnataka Branch and praised its consistent and meaningful role within the organisation. Branch President Yusuf Rasheed, in his presidential address, outlined the branch’s achievements in various charitable and social initiatives, including the Family Benefit Scheme, Educational Scholarship Programme, Kidney Dialysis Centres, Medical Assistance Programme, Home for the Homeless, Housing Improvement Programme, support services for expatriate patients in Kuwait, and the repatriation of deceased individuals. He expressed gratitude to the team for their support during his four-year tenure.
Senior leader and Chief Financial Officer Sayed Rafeek presented the annual activity and financial reports for the past two years, which were unanimously approved by the General Body. Central Committee Working President O. P. Sharafu, in his keynote address, spoke on the values, responsibilities and significance of social work.
Several members were felicitated for their outstanding contributions, including Sheik Yusuf Abbas, Mohammad Hussain Daddi, Mohammad Ansar Hussain, Imad Irshad Nazeer, Imthiyaz Noor Choughuley, Abdul Hakeem Ismail and Abdul Latheef Kodibail. Najmuddin Takey, Mabiya Adam, Ansar Dayambu and Shoukath Husainabba Shirva received awards for their performance in the membership campaign. Branch Mentor Mohammad Nawas Cadiri and outgoing President Yusuf Rasheed were also honoured for their guidance, leadership and service.
Following the dissolution of the existing committee, a new committee for 2025–26 was formed under the supervision of Returning Officer Naufal A. T., Vice President (IT), KKMA Central Committee. Mohammad Yusuf Muniyam was unanimously elected as the new President of the KKMA Karnataka Branch. Office bearers from all six zones of the branch were also introduced.
In his acceptance speech, Mohammad Yusuf Muniyam thanked the leadership and members for the trust placed in him and sought continued cooperation to strengthen KKMA’s mission. KKMA Vice Chairman Ibrahim Kunnil congratulated the new leadership and assured full support from the Central Committee. Several central and zonal leaders extended their best wishes during the felicitation session.
The programme was compered by Abdul Jabbar Gurupur and concluded with a vote of thanks by Mabiya Adam, followed by fellowship and dinner.
New office bearers (2026–2027):
Mohammad Yusuf Muniyam – President
Abdul Rahiman Kana – Working President
Mohammed Amin Sheik – General Secretary
Sharief Ahmed Mulky – Treasurer
Mohammad Faisal Beary – Administration Secretary
Vice Presidents include Mohammed Irshad Mulky, Imthiyaz Abdul Kareem Soorinje, Mohammed Riyaz Kawa, Mohammed Shamshuddin Moosa, Mohammed Noufal, Shakeel Ahmed, Shoukath Husainabba Shirva, Ramlan Bhatrathota, Firoz Abdul Samad, and Mabiya Adam Kadaba.
Mohammed Yusuf Muniyam President
Abdul Rahiman Kana Working President
Mohammed Amin Shaikh General Secretary
Ahmed Shereef Mulki Treasurer
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Four engineering students held hostage, robbed of Rs 1.5 lakh near Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): Four engineering students were allegedly held captive and robbed of Rs 1.5 lakh while returning after having biryani at a popular food joint on the outskirts of the city, police said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred on December 21 when the students were returning on two-wheelers from an early morning trip to an eatery in Hoskote, they said.
One of the accused has been arrested, and efforts are on to nab the remaining suspects, police said.
According to the police, the students are from a private college in Bagalur. While returning from the eatery, they were allegedly intercepted near a toll plaza by a gang of men, who thrashed them and took away their mobile phones and two-wheelers.
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The gang allegedly took the students to a shed near Medahalli, held them captive, and robbed them. The assailants allegedly took Rs 40,000 in cash and transferred Rs 1.10 lakh from the victims’ bank accounts, a senior police officer said.
However, the students later got their vehicles back, he said.
Based on a complaint lodged by one of the students, a case has been registered at Avalahalli police station under sections related to kidnapping and dacoity. Further investigation is underway, police said.
