Bhatkal: Condolence book honouring Dr. Syed Khalilur Rahman released at Rabita Awards Ceremony
Bhatkal, July 24: During the second session of the Rabita Educational Excellence Awards 2025, a special tribute was paid to the late Dr. S.M. Syed Khalilur Rahman, a respected NRI businessman and one of the key visionaries behind the Bhatkal Muslim Khaleej Council (Rabita Society). A compilation book of condolence and tribute letters received following his demise was formally released at the event by BMKC.
Karnataka Minister and Bhatkal MLA Mankal Vaidya unveiled the book in the presence of several prominent dignitaries and community leaders. Among those present on the occasion were the recently appointed Superintendent of Police for Uttara Kannada, Deepan M.N., and senior members of leading local organisations.
The release of the book served as a gesture of remembrance for Dr. Khalilur Rahman, who was widely recognised for his contributions to educational and social development in the region. As a longtime resident of the Gulf, he played a key role in mobilising the diaspora for the betterment of Bhatkal. His leadership and foresight helped shape Rabita Society into a strong institution committed to educational empowerment.
Over the years, he became known not only for his business acumen abroad but also for his consistent service to the community back home. His efforts laid the foundation for platforms like the Rabita Educational Excellence Awards, which continue to recognise academic achievement among the youth of Bhatkal and surrounding areas.
The ceremony was attended by leading personalities, including Yunus Kazia, President of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen Bhatkal; Inayatullah Shabandri, President of Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem Bhatkal; Farooq Musba, President of BMKC; Aftab Kola, President of Indian Nawayath Forum; Ateequr Rahman Muniri, General Secretary of BMKC; Qamar Sada, a fellow NRI businessman; Altaf Kharuri, President of Bhatkal Town Municipal Council; and other key community representatives.
The second session of the Rabita Awards also saw the continuation of the student felicitation programme, as meritorious students from various academic streams were recognised for their achievements.
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Man from Thane held for using fake railway pass on local train
Thane (PTI): Police have arrested a 20-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane city for allegedly travelling on a fake railway pass generated through the UTS mobile ticketing app, officials said on Sunday.
The man was travelling on a Dadar-Ambernath fast AC local train on Friday when the travelling ticket inspector asked him to show his ticket.
The accused showed a digital railway pass on his mobile phone's WhatsApp and it was later found to be fake, a Government Railway Police (GRP) official said.
He was offloaded at Thane station and brought to the GRP police station for further inquiry.
During questioning, the man claimed that a friend forwarded the fake pass to him on WhatsApp, the official said.
The man was later arrested and booked on charges of cheating and forgery, the police added.
