Bhatkal bids farewell to 'Yaseen Sir'; Laid to rest after funeral prayers at two historic mosques
Bhatkal: The town of Bhatkal witnessed an emotional farewell on Friday as hundreds of people gathered to pay their last respects to Mohtesham Yaseen, a widely respected tutor and educationist lovingly known as Yaseen Sir, who passed away on Thursday night after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 43.
In a rare and heartfelt gesture that reflected the impact he had made on the community, funeral prayers for Yaseen Sir were held at two of Bhatkal's most historic mosques to accommodate the huge number of people who turned out to mourn his passing.
Soon after the Friday prayers, the first janaza (funeral) prayer was offered at Khalifa Jamia Masjid, where a large crowd of students, friends, well-wishers, and members of the public gathered in silence to pray for the departed soul. Later, his body was taken to Jamia Masjid, where a second funeral prayer was held, once again drawing an overwhelming number of mourners.
Following the prayers, he was laid to rest at the local burial ground, with teary-eyed students and community members surrounding the grave to say their final goodbyes.
The huge turnout, the presence of people from all walks of life, and the multiple janaza prayers are all a testament to the love and respect Yaseen Sir had earned through years of dedicated service in the field of education. Many remembered him not just as a tutor but as a mentor who guided thousands of students through their academic journeys.
Mohtesham Yaseen had been running Mohtesham Academy since 1998 and was most recently working as an academic advisor with Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen, Bhatkal. His sudden demise has left a void in the educational landscape of the town.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
