Corona Virus scare: Udupi District Qazi calls for quick completion of weekly Friday prayers
Udupi: District Qazi Bekal Ibrahim Musliyar has called for appropriate precautions in the wake of the widespread outbreak of coronavirus in the religious activities including the weekly Friday prayers, adding that the weekly Friday prayers should be completed quickly.
“People should come forward to a quick completion of Juma Namaz, in which a lot of people gather. Similar caution should be taken for not extending dua for a longer period. Gathering a large number of people in any type of events should be avoided” the Qazi added.
The Qazi in a state also called on people to abide by the directives and instructions issued by the government and added that people should respond responsibly and should co-operate with authorities in the fight against Corona Virus spread.
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Navy information leak to Pakistan: Udupi police arrest another accused Hirendra Kumar from Gujarat
Udupi: The Udupi police have arrested another accused in connection with a case involving employees of a Malpe–Cochin Shipyard limited allegedly sharing confidential information related to the Indian Navy with Pakistan in exchange for money.
The arrested accused has been identified as Hirendra Kumar, alias Bharat Kumar Khadayata (34), a resident of Kailas Nagar in Ananda taluk of Gujarat.
With this arrest, the total number of accused arrested in the case has risen to three. Earlier, on November 21, police arrested Rohit and Santri, both hailing from Uttar Pradesh. They are currently in judicial custody.
According to the police, Rohit and Santri were working in a joint venture company operating at the Malpe Shipyard.
A case was registered at the Malpe Police Station after it was found that confidential details, including a list of Indian Navy ship numbers and other sensitive information, were allegedly shared with Pakistan through WhatsApp, leading to illegal monetary gains.
Hirendra Kumar was arrested on December 21 by a team led by Karkala Sub-Division Assistant Superintendent of Police Harsha Priyamvada, the investigating officer in the case. Police stated that the accused had allegedly procured a mobile SIM card in his name for a fee and handed it over to the other accused for use in the illegal activity.
He was produced before the court, and further investigation is underway, police officials said.
