Prominent philanthropist and noted social leader of Karnire, Haji KS Sayeed Karnire passed away on late Friday night in a private hospital in the city here. He was 80.
He is survived by six sons and five daughters.
Syed Karnire who was the chairman of Expertise Group of Companies was also the president of Karnire Jamaat for 30 years and was also the founder of Karnire Charitable Trust.
His children established the reputed Expertise Group in Saudi Arabia.
His funeral rites will be carried on Saturday at 12 pm, his eldest son informed.

Six sons of Haji KS Sayeed Karnire
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Bajpe: Police have arrested a youth for allegedly posting derogatory and defamatory content against the Bajpe police on social media.
The arrested accused has been identified as Abhishek M. (23), a resident of Katipalla, Surathkal.
According to the police, Abhishek posted a photograph of Bajpe Nisarga Hotel on his Instagram account mr_a_titude_22, alleging that accused persons in a murder case under the jurisdiction of the Bajpe police station were being treated “like royalty” by the police and were being served beef meals from the hotel every day. In his post, he further accused the police of colluding with criminals and misusing their authority, stating that public trust in the police was being betrayed.
Following which, the Bajpe police registered a case and arrested the accused.
Police records reveal that Abhishek is already facing multiple criminal cases. A case of murder, attempt to murder, assault and robbery has been registered against him at the Surathkal police station. At the same time, a robbery case has also been registered at the Kaup police station.
After his arrest, Abhishek was handed over to the custody of the CEN police for further investigation. He was later produced before a court, police said.
