Family identifies, takes victim Ashraf's body after lynching incident near Kudupu
Mangaluru: The man who was killed in a group assault near Kudupu on April 27 has been identified as Ashraf, a native of Pulpally in Wayanad district, Kerala. His family, after receiving news of the incident, arrived in Mangaluru around 12:30 AM on Tuesday night.
Three family members, including Ashraf's brother, identified the body at Wenlock Mortuary. Following completion of legal procedures, the body was handed over to the family early on April 30.
The mortal remains were taken to Zeenath Baksh Central Juma Masjid in Bunder, where final religious rites were performed, including Mayyit Namaz(funeral prayers). At around 4:30 AM, the body was transported by ambulance to Malappuram for burial.
Prominent attendees during the rites included former Mayor K. Ashraf, Suhail Kandak, K.K. Shahul Hameed, B.K. Imtiyaz, Santosh Bajal, Jaleel Krishnapura, and Riyaz Kadambu.
Ashraf’s family originally hailed from Malappuram but had settled in Wayanad several years ago. He was reported to have been suffering from mental health issues following business losses. According to his brother Jabbar, Ashraf had a history of leaving home unpredictably and the family had recently received information that he was in Mangaluru.
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300 students get free sanitary pads at menstrual health awareness programme in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Around 300 students from government colleges and schools in Kavoor were given free sanitary pads during an awareness programme on menstrual health and hygiene held on Saturday.
The programme was organised by the Women Research Centre and the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at the Government First Grade College (GFGC), Kavoor. The students hailed from Government First Grade college (GFGC), PU government college and high school, Deccan Herald reported.
Prameela Rao of Women Research Centre reportedly said, such awareness programme on menstrual health and free distribution of pads will be organised once in two months throughout the year. The entire cost of organising the awareness programmes and free distribution of pads had been sponsored by US based couple, Vinay Kumar and Dr Sowmya Rao, and a non-government organisation ‘Code Crimson'."
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Joint Director of the Department of Collegiate Education, Kavitha K R, who inaugurated the programme reportedly said, such initiatives should inspire students to give back to society in the future. As per the report, she highlighted the need for more women role models and encouraged students to break taboos surrounding menstruation.
According to the report, GFGC Principal Dr Geetha M L urged students to use biodegradable sanitary pads. Doctors Ankita Sarkar and Anuja Sarkar from Code Crimson addressed students on menstrual myths, hygiene practices, the importance of regular pad changes and safe disposal methods.
The speakers stressed that menstruation is a natural process and encouraged students to seek correct information without hesitation.
