Golthamajal: Prominent socio-religious leader, founder of Hajjaj group Haji G Abdul Khader no more
Bantwal: Prominent poet and socio-religious leader Haji G Abdul Khader (87), who also founded Hajjaj group of companies, passed away on Monday morning at a private hospital in Mangaluru.
A resident of Golthamajal near Kalladka, Abdul Khader was also a prominent writer and author.
Abdul Khader served as the president of Kalladka Juma Masjid for a long time, he was fondly known as “Abbonu Haji” for his contributions in social, educational and literary fields. He was admitted to a private hospital in Mangaluru owing to serious illness.
Abdul Khader was a prominent writer and poet of both Kannada and Beary literature and a lot of his works have been published in various magazines, while he has also penned a few books by himself.
He has also served as the President of Kannada Sahitya Sammelan of Bantwal Taluka and has also been awarded for his work by Taluka and District Sahitya Sammelan.
Abdul Khader is also a recipient of Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy Award and was also a prominent social worker.
He played a significant role in developing Kalladka Juma Masjid and Golthamajal Juma Masjid. He also established ‘Gem Public School’ and rendered education to thousands of students of the state and also played a key role in establishing Government High School in Golthamajal village.
Hajjaj group organises Kabaddi tournaments wherein players and teams from all the communities take part and raise over the lines dividing people on the lines or caste, communities and religions.
Abdul Khader is survived by his wife, six sons and five daughters. Family sources informed that his funeral prayer and rites will take place on Monday 5.pm at Kalladka Juma Masjid.
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Wanted criminal carrying Rs 15,000 reward injured in encounter, arrested: Delhi Police
New Delhi (PTI): A wanted criminal carrying a Rs 15,000 reward was arrested following a brief exchange of fire near southeast Delhi's Amar Colony, police said on Tuesday.
According to the police, information was received that Mohammad Rizwan, who is wanted by Uttar Pradesh Police, was in Amar Colony area, and a trap was laid to intercept him.
However, when the police team attempted to apprehend Rizwan, he opened fire in a desperate bid to escape.
The team retaliated and Rizwan sustained a bullet injury in his right leg, and was subsequently overpowered by the police team, a senior officer said.
He was immediately taken into custody and provided medical assistance.
Police said Rizwan had come to Delhi with the intention of committing a crime, but was apprehended before he could execute his plan.
A case has been registered under relevant provisions, and further investigation is underway to ascertain his involvement in other criminal cases, the officer said.
