Kalaburagi: Dr. Syed Shah Khusro Hussaini (79), a distinguished scholar, the head of Hazrat Khwaja Banda Nawaz (RA) Dargah, Kalyana Karnataka's famous Sufi shrine, and Chancellor of K.B.N. University, has passed away.
Dr. Khusro Hussaini was a key figure in the Chishti and Sufi traditions and was the 23rd direct descendant of the revered Sufi saint Hazrat Khwaja Banda Nawaz (RA). He was widely respected not only for his deep spirituality but also for his intellectual contributions.
As an academic expert advocate, he served as the Chancellor of KBN University. Acting as a bridge between modern technology and the Sufi tradition, he organised conferences and events across the country to introduce the Sufi heritage to the current generation. Through his spiritually enriched life, he continued the legacy of his ancestors.
Dr. Khusro Hussaini's demise has created an irreplaceable void for his countless followers and the Sufi community. He is survived by two sons, three daughters, and a large extended family.
The funeral will take place today at 6 PM in the premises of Hazrat Khwaja Banda Nawaz Dargah, with special prayers.
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Reasi/Jammu (PTI): Four people, including a minor, died and two others were injured when a vehicle skidded off the road and rolled down into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Thursday, officials said.
An SUV skidded off the road, rolled down a hill, and plunged into a deep gorge in the Ganjote area of Mahore after the driver lost its control, they said.
Three people died on the spot, while three others sustained injuries and were rushed to a hospital, they said.
After receiving first aid, the injured were referred to the district hospital in Reasi, where one of three injured also succumbed to his injuries.
The deceased were identified as 40-year-old Manzoor Ahmed (a teacher), his 10-year-old daughter Ulfat Jan, 42-year-old Ghulam Mohi ud Din and his 28-year-old son Bashir Ahmed — all residents of the Mahore tehsil.