Muslim Woman, Attacked For Running Cow Shelter
Appeals To PM For Help
Madya Pradesh, July 01: Mehrunisa Khan, the state president for National Cow Service Corps in Madhya Pradesh, is being threatened not just by outsiders, but her family has also turned against her.
A Muslim woman from Madhya Pradesh, who was assaulted in Bhopal today for running a cow shelter, fears that her attackers might use acid next time. "They came prepared. They threatened to kill me. They tried to kidnap me. I am scared," she said.
Mehrunisa Khan, the state president for National Cow Service Corps in Madhya Pradesh, is being threatened not just by outsiders, but her family has also turned against her. She alleged that she was thrashed by her in-laws, who warned her against working towards the protection of cows. Her parents and daughter, too, have refused to support her, she says.
"They (the attackers) are threatening me on WhatsApp. They have sent me photographs of severed heads and said that one of those could be mine soon. Either kill me or save me," she said.
She has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for help.
"I was thrashed and abused by my in-laws for being associated with cow protection and for speaking against triple talaq. It has been four months since I filed a complaint, but the police aren't helping. They are calling it a 'family matter'. I appeal to the Chief Minister and Prime Minister to help me," she told news agency ANI.
Ms Khan runs a cow shelter in Neemuch, about 500 kms from her home. Threats have become an everyday occurrence. She lives in the goshala (cow shelter) when she is on a visit and recently rented a room in Bhopal as she has nowhere to go, she said.
"From the day I joined this cause, I have been receiving death threats not just from outsiders but my own family as well. Even after moving away from them, they keep telling me to leave all this as it is bringing bad name to the family. I don't understand how working for animals who cannot even speak is ruining their reputation," she said.
However, nothing can stop her from working towards cow shelters and speaking her mind, she says.
Meanwhile, Madan Ojha, a retired teacher who helps Ms Khan run the cow shelter, said cow protection should not be turned into a communal issue.
"I hope that the shelter becomes an example for all those who want to spread hate. We don't feel any religious difference here since everyone is dedicated to a noble cause. Now that Mehrunisa madam has joined, I feel that this cow shelter will grow and become an example of peace for the whole country," he said.
Courtesy: www.ndtv.com
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Shaheen Group of Educational Institutions announces special scholarships for 1,000 students
Bengaluru: Shaheen Group of Educational Institutions is announcing special scholarships for 1000 students of government and aided schools for the current academic year, announced Dr. Abdul Qadeer, head of Shaheen Group of Educational Institutions on Tuesday.
Addressing a press conference at the Bift Hall of the Darussalam Building on Queen's Road in the city, he said that students who have obtained more than 90% marks in the SSLC examination and have studied in Kannada, Urdu or English medium in government and aided schools in the state can apply for this scholarship.
Selected students will be granted a 75% tuition fee waiver to study at Shaheen PU Colleges located in various parts of the country. Dr. Abdul Qadeer said the initiative aims to support students from families below the poverty line.
Eligible students can apply by visiting the nearest Shaheen college or by applying online at www.shaheengroup.org. The last date to apply is May 15. Interviews for shortlisted applicants will be conducted on May 18 at Shaheen colleges. Priority will be given to students from rural areas, children with disabilities, and orphans.
Dr. Abdul Qadeer also introduced the CARES initiative, which aims to ensure that no child is deprived of education due to financial constraints. Under this scheme, if religious institutions such as mosques, Baitul Maal, temples, or churches come forward to cover 40% of the education expenses of children from the poorest backgrounds, the Shaheen Foundation will contribute the remaining 60% as a scholarship.
He also mentioned that the Minority Welfare Department of Karnataka has decided to provide secular education alongside religious education in 100 madrasas. Work has already begun in 97 madrasas under this initiative. There is scope for enrolling nearly 2,000 school dropouts. Children above the age of 12 will be trained and prepared to pass the SSLC examination within two years, he said.
Meanwhile, Dr. Abdul Qadeer also announced that the Shaheen Group of Educational Institutions has signed an agreement with M.S.I.T. Medical College, a government-run institution in Tajikistan. Indian students who wish to pursue MBBS studies will be enrolled there, and the curriculum will be based on Indian standards. A total of 500 students will be admitted under this program. After completing the MBBS course, students will be trained for India’s qualifying examination. For more information, students are requested to call the helpline number 9686601088 or visit the website www.msitshaheen.com.
Educationist Syed Tanveer Ahmed, Shaheen Group of Educational Institutions Acting Head Sheikh Shafiq, Chief Executive Officer Tausif Ahmed, Director Asif Ali were present at the press conference.
