Mangaluru: Muhammad Bishr Karaya from Karaya in Uppinangady has achieved an 11th rank in the prestigious Yamani Degree Examination, conducted by Shamshul Ulama E.K. Aboobacker Musliyar Memorial Islamic Centre, Jamia Yamaniyya, in Kuttikkattoor, Kozhikode, Kerala.

Bishr, who serves as the Executive Secretary of the SKSSF Karaya Unit, has been recognized for his academic excellence in Islamic studies. He is the son of KH Hamid Musliyar, a teacher at Karaya Badriya Juma Masjid, and Hazra. His achievement has brought pride to his family, institution, and community.

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Koppal: Tension prevailed in Halwarti village of Koppal taluk after a clash reportedly broke out between members of Dalit and upper-caste communities over the hoisting of an Ambedkar flag during the Beeralingeshwara fair.

According to police, a verbal argument between youths from the two communities escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to unrest in the village.

In a related development, it has been alleged that members of the upper-caste community entered the house of a Dalit youth, identified as Gavisiddappa Hosamani, damaged the door and vandalised the front portion of the house.

As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.

Police said a complaint has been registered at the Koppal Rural Police Station and five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigation is under way.