Book on life of M Ahmed AK launched in Mangaluru
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Mangaluru: The biography of M Ahmed AK, Founder Chairman of the AK Group of Companies, titled Unshakable, was launched at a grand ceremony held at the TMA Pai International Convention Centre, Mangaluru, on Friday.
The event was presided over by Dr. Y Abdulla Kunhi, Chancellor of Yenepoya University, and attended by several dignitaries, family members, and well-wishers. The programme began with an opening address and welcome note by Dr. Prashant, Partner of AK Ahmed.
Granddaughters of the late Ahmed AK, Khatija Fathima AK and Ayesha Fathima, paid heartfelt tributes to their grandfather, recalling his vision, simplicity, and commitment to values.
Dr. Abdulla Kunhi, along with other guests, officially launched the book Unshakable, which chronicles the life and achievements of Ahmed AK.
In his keynote address, author Dr. Syed Habeeb shared emotional insights into the making of the book. “Only those who have lost parents can truly understand the pain of losing a parent,” he said, adding that everyone he spoke to during the writing process broke down while sharing memories. He described how his father’s humility and simplicity left a deep mark on him and said the six months spent working on the book had changed his outlook on life.
Dr. Santosh Soans, Former President of the National Indian Academy of Paediatrics, said he saw reflections of Ahmed AK in his children and family members. “He was a hero to everyone who knew him,” he said.
Jagmohan Singh, Managing Director of Kalyan Industries, recalled meeting Ahmed AK at the age of 18, soon after losing his own father. “He encouraged me and supported me throughout. Despite his success, I never saw arrogance in him,” he said.
Dr. Mohammed Ismail Hejamady, Chairman of the Kanachur Health Science Advisory Council, remembered Ahmed AK as a man of “discipline, humanity, and humility” who always spoke only what was necessary.
Bharat Dhirajlal of Rainbow Industries, Mangaluru, described him as a simple, god-fearing and hardworking man, while P H Rane, former Inspector General of Police, Karnataka, said Ahmed AK was “a self-made man who believed in work is worship, a good leader and a great human being.”
Tiwari, President of the All India Plywood Manufacturers Association, said Ahmed AK always believed in taking everyone along on the path to success and was never selfish about achievements.
Usthad Muhammad Kunhi, Manager of Shanthi Prakashana, urged the gathering to draw inspiration from the life and principles of Ahmed AK.
Delivering the presidential address, Dr. Abdulla Kunhi shared his personal association with Ahmed AK, calling him a disciplined and principled individual who guided newcomers in the industry and helped them grow. He extended his wishes to the family and urged them to carry forward the legacy left behind by Ahmed AK.
Moulana Thayyib and Ibrahim Padimonika were present on stage along with other dignitaries, including Ziyad K S, Director of Prestige Group, Kannur; Praveen Madan, Partner of Vishwanath and Sons, New Delhi; Abdul Rauf, former football player, Mangalore Sporting Club; Abdul Razak Tanirbavi, Managing Director of Akolite Industrial Systems Pvt. Ltd.; Hassainar A K of AK Sons; P M Kunhi Bava, coffee planter; and others.
The event concluded with a dua by E P Abdul Azeez Maulvi, Khateeb of Masjidunnoor, Mangaluru.
Ahmed AK’s sons AK Niyaz, AK Noushad, AK Nazim, and AK Sajid along with partners Dr. Prashant and Anil Kumar, and sons-in-law Haneef P S and Ar. Mohammed Nisar, were also present on the occasion.
The vote of thanks was delivered by Shahan Ahmed AK, grandson of Ahmed AK.
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NEET student hangs self in Rajasthan's Sikar
Jaipur (PTI): A student preparing for the NEET examination allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in a rented room in Rajasthan's Sikar on Friday, police said.
According to the police, the student allegedly hanged himself from a ceiling fan using his sister's scarf while one sister was attending coaching classes and the other was in the bathroom.
He had appeared in the NEET UG exam 2026, which was cancelled due to paper leak, they said.
Udyog Nagar SHO Rajesh Kumar said that the deceased, identified as Pradeep Meghwal, was a resident of Kanika ki Dhani village in Jhunjhunu's Gudha Gaudji area.
He had been living in a rented room in Sikar's Jaldhari Nagar area with his two sisters while preparing for NEET over the last three years.
His elder sister later found him hanging and informed the landlord and police after bringing him down, officials said.
The SHO said the body was kept at SK Hospital mortuary, and a postmortem had not been conducted.
The student's father, Rajesh Kumar Meghwal, told police that Pradeep's NEET examination had gone well and the family was expecting him to score around 650 marks.
Former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot expressed grief over the incident and linked it to anxiety among students after reports of irregularities and paper leaks in NEET 2026.
Pilot said repeated paper leak incidents and cancellation of examinations were affecting students' mental health and demanded a time-bound investigation and strict action against those responsible.
