Shaheen Group expands to Mangalore in collaboration with Shepherds International Academy
Mangalore: The renowned Shaheen Group of Institutions, a leading name in the field of education, has made its entry into Mangalore by joining hands with Shepherds International Academy. The two institutions have collaborated to establish a new campus, Shepherds Shaheen, at Arkula along the Mangalore-Bangalore Highway. The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Press Club in the city, attended by key representatives from both institutions.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Abdul Qadeer, Chairman and Founder of the Shaheen Group of Institutions, expressed his vision for providing quality education that focuses not just on academic excellence but also on character building. “Our aim is to create an environment where students can flourish, grow as individuals, and become better citizens first—before they go on to become doctors, engineers, and other professionals,” he said. He highlighted that Shaheen’s approach has always been about holistic development, ensuring that students receive not just bookish knowledge but also a strong foundation in values and ethics.
The collaboration with Shepherds International Academy marks a major milestone for Shaheen, as this is its first institution in Mangalore. With a sprawling 3.6-acre campus, Shepherds Shaheen promises to offer modern facilities in an eco-friendly setting, ensuring that students get access to world-class education in a serene and inspiring environment.
Mohammed Nissar, Chairman of Shepherds International Academy, welcomed the partnership and said that combining Shepherds’ decade-long commitment to progressive education with Shaheen’s proven excellence in competitive exam training will open new doors of opportunities for students in Mangalore and nearby regions. General Secretary Mohammed Rizwan, Treasurer Shajid AK, and trustees SM Farooq and Naushad AK were also present at the event and expressed their enthusiasm for the collaboration.
Sheikh Shafiq, Regional Head of Shaheen Group for Bangalore and Mangalore, said that the institution is known for its exceptional track record in medical and engineering entrance exams. He assured that the new campus would maintain the same level of academic rigor and student support as Shaheen’s other centers across India.
Established in 1989 in Bidar, Karnataka, by Dr. Abdul Qadeer, the Shaheen Group of Institutions started with just 17 students and has now grown into one of India’s largest educational networks. Today, it operates over 105 branches across 13 states in India and even has an international presence in Saudi Arabia. More than 40,000 students study at Shaheen institutions, making it a significant force in the country’s education sector.
Shaheen has gained nationwide recognition for its exceptional results in medical and engineering entrance exams. Since 2008, over 5,000 students from Shaheen have secured MBBS seats in government medical colleges, and many more have entered top engineering and professional courses. Remarkably, Shaheen students consistently secure 1% of all government MBBS seats in India and 15% of those in Karnataka. Many of its students have gone on to study at prestigious institutions such as AIIMS Delhi, proving the effectiveness of its academic training programs.
In Karnataka, Shaheen has a particularly strong presence, especially in its home district of Bidar, where it operates multiple campuses, including separate facilities for boys and girls. The institution has earned praise for its innovative curriculum, excellent faculty, and focus on student well-being.
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Tension prevails in MP town after communal clash; 49 arrested
Jabalpur (PTI): Tension gripped Sihora town in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district after a clash between Hindu and Muslim groups led to stone-pelting and vandalism, prompting police to lob teargas shells, officials said on Friday. They said 49 people had been arrested so far and efforts are on to nab others involved in the unrest.
The violence erupted around 10 PM on Thursday near Azad Chowk, an area where a Durga temple and a mosque are located in close proximity.
While officials stated the situation is now under control and no injuries were reported, a heavy police presence remains on the ground, and most local shops remained closed on Friday.
Hindu organisations alleged that some miscreants broke the iron gate of the temple while an 'aarti' was being performed and also hurled stones while local Muslim residents said the clash erupted when the special Ramzan prayer and temple aarti were taking place simultaneously.
Superintendent of Police Sampat Upadhyay said that after initial attempts to use "mild force" failed to disperse the crowd, police had to resort to firing eight to ten teargas shells to disperse the unruly mob.
"We are currently not allowing people to roam in the affected area unnecessarily and are using drones to monitor the situation," Upadhyay said.
Additional SP Suryakant Sharma confirmed that 49 people have been arrested so far, with more suspects expected to be identified within 24 hours.
District Collector Raghavendra Singh denied reports that stones were hurled at the temple, as claimed by some Hindu activists and told PTI that "stone-pelting occurred between two groups, leading to the violence, and the situation is currently under control. Curfew will not be imposed."
However, Youth Welfare Minister Vishwas Sarang, speaking from Bhopal, pointed to viral social media footage and said "how stones were collected at the mosque is a matter of investigation. No one has the right to take the law into their own hands."
Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said directives have been issued to ensure maintenance of law and order.
Several videos of the clash went viral on social media.
On Friday afternoon, Hindu activists staged a protest outside the Sihora police station, reciting the Hanuman Chalisa and submitting a memorandum demanding the demolition of the houses belonging to those involved in the violence.
Strict action will be taken against those who disrupt law and order, and efforts are being made to maintain harmony by communicating with senior members of both the communities, said SP Upadhyay.
Speaking about how the violence started, local Muslim resident Shabreen told PTI Videos, "Taraweeh prayer was being held at the mosque, and aarti was being performed at the same time. It led to the fight."
Members of the Muslim community had requested that aarti be avoided during Taraweeh prayers, but the situation escalated, she added.
Taraweeh is a special prayer recited during the month of Ramzan.
In a memorandum submitted to the police, Hindu activists accused members of the other group of indulging in vandalism at the temple.
Bajrang Dal district coordinator Kanha Pandey told PTI Videos that this type of stone-pelting incident occurred for the first time in Sihora's history, and its "real masterminds" were different.
Local councillor Arshad Khan termed the clash deplorable.
Some of those arrested were innocent, he said. "Innocent persons should be let off, and those involved in violence must be punished," he added.
