Charmadi Hasanabba, gets prestigious Kannada Rajyotsava Award for 38 years of selfless service
Mangaluru: Charmadi Hasanabba, a selfless social worker known for his tireless efforts in saving lives, has been honored with the Kannada Rajyotsava award by the state government for his remarkable 38 years of service to the community.
Hasanabba, born in 1951 to Ijjabba and Bifatima in Lala near Ujire in Belthangadi taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, displayed exceptional dedication to social service, especially in saving lives, irrespective of caste and creed.
Despite facing early challenges and limited educational opportunities, Hasanabba exhibited extraordinary resilience. At the age of eight, he moved to Balehonnuri and worked as a dishwasher in a small hotel, mastering the art of the hotel industry. At 18, he returned to his hometown, opened a small hotel, and built a home nearby.
Hasanabba's journey in social service began in 1985 when he learned about daily accidents on the route frequented by truck drivers. Motivated to make a difference, he and his friends would rush to accident sites in his Maruti 800 car, providing immediate assistance and transporting the injured to hospitals. His dedication saved numerous lives, including a father-son duo from Chikkamagalur who were critically injured at Charmadi Ghat. Their recovery and gratitude inspired Hasanabba to continue his mission.
Beyond saving lives, Hasanabba actively participated in clearing roads after landslides, fearlessly navigating treacherous terrains to ensure safety for travelers. He also assisted the police as a witness in various cases, including murder and robbery.
Hasanabba's contributions extended to community leadership as well. He served as the President of Juma Masjid from 1984 to 2015 and played a pivotal role in founding organizations like Belthangadi Taluk Muslim Union and the Muslim Unity Forum. His involvement in the Dakshina Kannada District Waqf Advisory Committee showcased his commitment to social causes.
Recognizing his outstanding service, Hasanabba received several awards, including the Beltangady Taluk and DK Zilla Kannada Rajyotsava Award, 'Sarathy No. 1' from the All India Drivers Association in Bangalore, the Person of the Year Award from Beary’s Welfare Association in Bangalore, the A Shyamarao Memorial Award, and the Alwas Nudisiri Awards from Beary Sahitya Academy, among others.
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23-year-old woman found dead at Delhi home; suicide suspected
New Delhi (PTI): A 23-year-old woman was found dead in her house in Delhi's Prem Nagar area, with police suspecting it to be a case of suicide, an official said on Tuesday.
The deceased, identified as Anjali Singh, was found motionless in her room on Monday by her sister and her neighbour.
Police said her father, Vinod Kumar Singh (51), told them that he and his wife were away at work at the time of the incident, while their son and the other daughter were also not at home at the time of the incident.
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According to the family, the room in which Anjali was found was locked from the inside. The door was later forcibly opened by a neighbour and her sister with the help of a crowbar.
Her body was found lying on the bed inside the room, police said.
Preliminary inquiry revealed that Anjali had allegedly hanged herself using a piece of cloth tied to the ceiling fan.
It is suspected that the noose eventually might have loosened or torn off, resulting in her being found lying on the bed.
Family members informed the police that Anjali was a final-year student of a librarian science course from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). About a week ago, her final-year examination results were declared, and she had failed, following which she had been under depression, they said.
The family has not raised any allegation of foul play, police said, adding that no suicide note or external injury marks were found on the body during the initial inspection.
Inquest proceedings have been initiated in the matter as per the law. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death, and further investigation is underway, police added.
