Mangaluru: HIF India organized the Fajr Salah Competition Bicycle Handover Ceremony at Masjid ul Ehssan, Vaslane, Mangalore on Friday, honouring young participants who consistently attended Fajr prayers throughout Ramadan.
A total of 87 children were awarded brand-new bicycles in recognition of their commitment, discipline, and regularity in performing the early morning prayer.
The event was attended by several distinguished guests, including Moulana Thyab, Khateeb of Masjid ul Ehssan, who served as the Chief Guest. Other notable attendees included Dr. Rizwan, leading orthopedic surgeon; Dr. N.A. Mohammed, eminent ENT surgeon; Adil Parvez, President of HIF India; Shaaz A.K., President of HIF Youth; and Muthalib, Managing Director of Taj Cycles, Mangaluru.
The program began with a recitation of the Holy Qur'an by Master Aahil SM, followed by anchoring done by Ruhaan Ismail.
Shaaz Rasheed introduced the audience to the vision, mission, and various initiatives of HIF India, encouraging greater community involvement and youth development.
Moulana Thyab, in his address, highlighted the importance of Salah, particularly the Fajr prayer, in shaping the moral character and future of the youth. His speech left a profound impact on the gathering.
Dr. Rizwan, in his remarks, urged the children to maintain discipline across all areas of life, emphasizing the balance between education, health, and religious obligations.
The ceremony concluded with the distribution of bicycles to the winners. HIF India extended its gratitude to all the guests, volunteers, parents, and community members whose contributions ensured the success of the event.
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Mangaluru (Karnataka), May 14 (PTI): The Mangaluru City Crime Branch has arrested three men in connection with the murder of Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty, officials said on Wednesday.
The accused, identified as Azaruddin alias Azar alias Ajju (29), Abdul Khader alias Noufal (24) and Vamanjoor Noushad alias Chotte Noushad (39), were arrested during the last two days, they said.
With the fresh arrests, a total of 11 people have been arrested in connection with the murder so far, police said.
According to a police statement, Azaruddin had previously been booked in three theft cases registered at Panambur, Suratkal, and Mulki police stations. He allegedly provided information about Shetty's movements to the other accused, aiding in the murder.
Khader is said to have assisted the accused during their escape in a car after the murder was committed.
Noushad is accused of having conspired with the others and directly participated in the crime. He has six previous criminal cases, including murder, attempted murder, and robbery conspiracy, registered at various police stations in Dakshina Kannada, police said.
Azaruddin has been remanded in judicial custody, while Khader and Noushad have been taken into police custody for seven days for further investigation.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and efforts are underway to trace other accused involved in the case.
Shetty, a known rowdy sheeter and Hindutva activist, was murdered by a group on May 1 within the Bajpe police station limits in Mangaluru City.