Mass marriage of Hindu-Muslims in Belagavi Madarasa
Madrasa upholds togetherness between religions
Belagavi: For the first time in the state, a mass marriage of 101 Hindu-Muslim couples took place at Madarasa-E-Arabiya Anwarul Uloom near Bailawada Cross in Bailhongal Taluk in the district.
Madarasa-E-Arabiya Anwarul Uloom Arabia gave utensil, fridge, cupboard, sewing machine, chairs, and bed as gifts to those who wedded at the mass wedding at the madrasa. Along with all these materials, the Quran was eventually given to the newlyweds.
The wedding was organized by various Muslim organizations and the Issa Foundation with a view to uphold Hindu-Muslim bonding. 25 Hindu neo couples have made their way to a new life. This is the first time in the state that a Hindu marriage was organised at a madrasa and it has created a history. Similarly, 76 Muslim couples entered the marriage life.
The marriage of Hindu couples was practiced by the local Swamiji as per the Hindu tradition. Muslim couples married in the presence of Maulavis according to Muslim tradition.
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Karnataka: College student dies by suicide in Dharwad, 3 policemen suspended
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): A college student allegedly died by suicide here, following which three policemen were suspended over allegations of harassment linked to his death by the victim's family.
Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25 during an anti-drug drive, police said on Wednesday.
He hailed from Belur village in Bagalkot district, but was staying with his friends at a rented accommodation in Girinagar area of Dharwad city, police said.
Among the 18 students tested, Aditya was among the 10 who had tested negative for ganja consumption and was subsequently released.
Some of his roommates, however, tested positive.
According to police, Aditya's family alleged that despite testing negative, he was harassed by police. They also claimed some policemen demanded Rs 2,000 to settle the matter and threatened legal action if he failed to pay.
He had called his mother asking for money, but she could not arrange it immediately, the family claimed.
On Monday night, Aditya allegedly died by suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at his rented accommodation, with his family alleging police harassment and pressure over demand for money drove him to the extreme step, a senior police officer said.
Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar told PTI that an unnatural death case has been registered at Vidyagiri police station. Three policemen have been suspended over the allegations, and further investigation is underway.
