Sunni Ulama Federation representatives meet on November 10
Mangaluru: In a bid to create awareness regarding moral leadership and upgrading the teaching field, ulama's federation Sunni Jaiyayatul Ulama Karnataka will hold a Representatives Conference at Sagar Auditorium in Panemangaluru in the Bantwal taluk on November 10 at 9 am.
Addressing a press conference at the press club here, Sunni Jamiat ul Ulama secretary SP Hamza Sakhafi Bantwal said, some of the recent government statements and some of the judgments presented by the court, question religious freedom of the Muslims. These issues need to be addressed and the sentiments of the Muslim Community should be brought to the attention of the concerned people.
Discussions on the validity of the Triple Talaq and the Muslims' demand for Muslims are challenging the religious freedom of the Constitution of Muslims, while decisions regarding homosexuality and adultery are challenging to society's moral consciousness and family security.
"Ulamas, who are the religious preachers, must create awareness regarding such issues and they have the responsibility to protect the moral values. All these issues will be discussed in the Ulama Conference," he added.
"Thousands of zone representatives from various districts of Dakshina Kannada, and Udupi will attend the programme. The conference will be inaugurated by Sunni Jamiyat ul Ulama Secretary M. Abdul Hamid Musliyar Wani. Sunni Jamiyat ul Ulama President Khazi PM Ibrahim Musliyar Bekal and Koottambar Abdul Rahman Darimi will deliver religious talks. Sunni Coordination President PM Abbas Musliyar Manjanadi will preside over the program," he said.
Sunni Coordination Committee Secretary PP Ahmed Sakhafi Sakhafi Kashipatta, Sunmi Jamiyat ul Ulama member UK Yusuf Saadimath, Abu Sufyan H.I, Ibrahim Madani Bajpe and others were present.
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8 children between ages of 1 and 14 dead after mass shooting in Louisiana, police say
Shreveport(US) (AP): A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in shootings at two different homes early Sunday in the nation's deadliest mass shooting in more than two years, police in Shreveport said.
The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 were shot and some of the children were related to the suspect, Bordelon said.
The gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect, Bordelon said. The suspect stole a car while leaving the scene of the shootings and was followed by police, according to Bordelon.
Police did not release the name of the suspect but did say he was an adult male. The shootings were the result of a “domestic disturbance,” Bordelon said.
Officials said they were still gathering details at the crime scenes south of downtown Shreveport — the two homes and a third location.
“This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen,” he said.
It was the deadliest mass shooting in the US since eight people were killed in a Chicago suburb in January 2024, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University.
At a news conference outside the residence where one of the shootings occurred, officials appeared stunned, requesting patience and prayers from the community as they sorted through multiple crime scenes.
“I just don't know what to say, my heart is just taken aback,” Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said. “I cannot begin to imagine how such an event could occur.”
“This is a tragic situation — maybe the worst tragic situation we've ever had,” said Tom Arceneaux, mayor of the city in northwestern Louisiana with about 180,000 residents. “It's a terrible morning.”
Louisiana State Police say their detectives have been asked by Shreveport police to investigate. In a statement, state police say no officers were harmed in the shooting that involved an officer after a police pursuit into Bossier City on Sunday morning.
State police are asking anyone with pictures, video or information to share it with state police detectives.
Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry said in a statement that he and his wife were heartbroken. “We're deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers and first responders working tirelessly on the scene,” he added.
