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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Dermatologist booked over 'toxic' claims against Nandini products, KMF denies allegations
Bengaluru (PTI): A complaint has been lodged against a city-based dermatologist for allegedly spreading misinformation about Nandini milk products on social media and misleading the public, police said on Thursday.
The complaint was lodged by Padmavathi R, an officer of the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), which owns the popular Nandini brand, seeking legal action against Dr Sharanya Padma.
In her complaint, Padmavathi stated that Padma had uploaded reels on February 8 claiming that "Nandini products such as cream bun, strawberry-flavoured milk and other beverages are toxic and contain chemicals, and consuming them daily could lead to autoimmune diseases and serious health issues. Long-term consumption will definitely result in cancer in the future."
According to the complaint, the doctor also alleged that strawberry-flavoured milk "does not contain natural strawberries but is prepared by adding artificial colours and preservatives," and questioned how the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had granted permission for the manufacture of such products.
She further claimed in the reel that consuming these products would damage health and that KMF, being a government company, was producing and marketing them for profit.
The complaint quoted her as stating that "these products are not real food but poisonous in nature and KMF should not release such products into the market."
Padmavathi stated that baseless allegations about certain Nandini brand products were being made on social media and that such "false propaganda" had created unnecessary confusion among crores of consumers who had grown up with the brand since childhood.
In a press release issued on February 18, KMF clarified that it strictly adheres to all food safety standards and approved procedures prescribed by statutory authorities and FSSAI. It assured that all Nandini milk and milk products are completely safe for consumption and that consumers need not panic.
The Federation also "strongly condemned such baseless, misleading and brand-defaming statements" and said it was committed to taking legal action against those involved in such malicious acts.
Based on the complaint, police are examining the matter and further action is likely in accordance with law.
There was no immediate reaction from Dr Padma.
