Bhatkal: Fisherman dies of drowning after slipping into sea
Local youngsters help trace the body
Bhatkal: A 40 year-old local fisherman died after drowning as he slipped into the sea from a docked ship at Bhatkal’s fishing dock here on Thursday afternoon.
The deceased has been identified as Uday Moger (40), who was working on a fishing boat. He was a resident of Karikal locality in Bhatkal.
According to the sources, Uday was attending nature’s call from the docked boat and lost balance and slipped into the waters.
He went missing after slipping into the sea. Local fishermen contacted prominent social workers of Bhatkal, Nazir Kashimji and Muazziz Kola seeking help for the rescue operation.
Both the social workers reached the spot along with a team local youngsters and swung into action to trace Uday.
After an hour of hard work the team finally traced Uday, but by then Uday had already breathed his last. Uday is survived by his wife and three chidren.
Local fishermen thanked the Muslim youngsters, Nazir Kashimji and Muazziz Kola for attending their call for help and reaching out to them.
In a video that is now being widely shared in local social media groups, members of local fishermen community are seen thanking and appreciating local Muslim youngsters for always attending such calls for help and lending support every time such incidents are reported.
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Report on Sambhal mosque survey likely to be submitted to local court; security tight in district
Sambhal(UP) (PTI): Security was stepped up across the district ahead of Friday prayers and the likely submission of a report on the survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid here by the court-appointed ASI team following claims that a temple once stood at the spot.
Tension has been brewing in Sambhal since November 19 when the court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid was carried out following claims that a Harihar temple previously stood at the site.
Divisional Commissioner of Moradabad, Aunjaneya Kumar Singh said security measures have been reinforced at sensitive religious sites in the area and around the court in Chandausi.
The lawyer for the Hindu side, Gopal Sharma, said the court hearing on Friday will see the plaintiff's side present their reply, and the court commissioner is expected to submit the findings from the survey conducted on the disputed site.
"Our further action will be determined after the survey report is reviewed," Sharma said.
Shakeel Ahmed Warsi, the lawyer representing the Muslim side, said they are fully prepared to present their case.
"We have all the necessary evidence, and we will first request a copy of the survey report before strongly presenting our side in court," Warsi stated.
Violence erupted on November 24 as protesters gathered near the mosque and clashed with security personnel, leading to stone pelting and arson. Four people died and scores of others were injured in the violence.
The situation remains tense, and local authorities are closely monitoring the developments to maintain peace and order.
