Dr. UT Ifthikar Fareed appointed as Chairman of State Allied and Health Care Council
Bengaluru: In a significant move, the state government has announced the formation of the State Allied and Health Care Council and has appointed Dr. UT Ifthikar Fareed, Principal of Dr. MV Shetty College of Physiotherapy, as its Chairman. This council is established under the National Commission for Allied and Health Care Professions Act, 2021, and will be responsible for overseeing all allied and paramedical course colleges across Karnataka.
The council will include several ex-officio members such as the Director of the Directorate of Medical Education in Bengaluru, the Director of the Institute of Medical Sciences in Kalaburagi, and the Director of the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences in Hubballi.
Dr. Ifthikar Fareed is a prominent figure in the fields of social, political, and service activities. His extensive involvement in various organizations highlights his commitment to advancing healthcare and physiotherapy in India. Dr. Fareed also holds multiple prestigious positions, including Syndicate Member of Rajiv Gandhi Health University, State President of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists, President of the Sports and Fitness Training Federation of India, and President of the UT Fareed Foundation.
Dr. Ifthikar Fareed completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) from Dr. M.V. Shetty College, Mangalore University, Karnataka, in 1999. He further pursued his Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) at the same institution, affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (R.G.U.H.S), Karnataka, completing it in 2003. He then obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation from the National University of Medical Sciences, USA.
Dr. Fareed began his professional career as a Lecturer at Dr. M.V. Shetty College of Physiotherapy in Mangalore in March 1999. He then progressed to become an Assistant Professor at the same college from November 2003 to October 2005. Following this, he served as an Associate Professor from November 2005 to January 2009. Since February 2009, he has been serving as a Professor at Dr. M.V. Shetty College of Physiotherapy, which is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
In his role as a Syndicate Member of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Dr. Fareed has contributed to the advancement of physiotherapy and allied health sciences. He has been involved in academic and clinical teaching for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of physiotherapy, while also actively participating in clinical practice at the 800-bed Government District Hospital in Mangalore. Additionally, Dr. Fareed has served two terms on the Board of Studies in Physiotherapy at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, from 2003 to 2008.
As a recognized undergraduate and postgraduate examiner at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Dr. Fareed has played a crucial role in shaping the future of physiotherapy education in the region. He has also served as an observer, squad member, and invigilator for examinations conducted by the university. His expertise is further recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India, where he serves as an inspector.
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CMO orders inquiry, constable suspended following assault on Cafe owner in Bhatkal
Bhatkal: A constable from Bhatkal Town Police Station has been suspended following assaulting of a café owner late Sunday night. The suspension was ordered by Uttara Kannada Superintendent of Police, Narayana M, IPS, after the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) called for an inquiry into the incident.
The suspended officer, identified as Navin Naik, had been posted at the Bhatkal Town Police Station for the past four months.
The incident reportedly occurred during Naik’s beat patrol late on Sunday. According to witnesses, a heated argument broke out between the constable and a local cafe owner over the late-night closing hours of the establishment. The verbal altercation escalated into a physical scuffle, which was eventually broken up by bystanders.
The cafe owner has alleged that during the confrontation, the constable assaulted him with a baton while he was requesting for 10 minutes to shut down his establishment.
Following the complaint, the Chief Minister’s Office intervened on Tuesday, ordering a thorough inquiry into the matter. The Station House Officer (SHO) of Bhatkal Town Police Station has also been included in the investigation as the café owner alleged that the SHO was in the know of the thing when the incident took place.
Until the inquiry is completed and a report is submitted, Constable Navin Naik has been suspended from duty.
