Haji KS Sayeed Karnire Charitable Trust hands over 7 houses, foundation stone for 14 other laid
Padubidri: The Haji KS Sayeed Karnire Charitable Trust handed over seven newly constructed houses and laid the foundation stone for fourteen more in Karnire on Sunday.
Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader, who inaugurated the houses, highlighted the significant impact of this initiative, noting that while owning a home is a universal dream, many are unable to realize it.
He commended the project as a model of compassion and inspiration, emphasizing that such achievements go beyond financial capability and reflect a commitment to serving marginalized communities. He expressed hope for more transformative projects from the trust in the future and wished the beneficiaries a life of peace and harmony in their new homes.
Managing Trustee K.S. Sheikh, presiding over the event, detailed the trust’s ambitious project to construct 50 houses on two and a half acres of land. Each house, valued at approximately ₹20 lakh, is fully furnished with modern amenities, including a kitchen, hall, two bedrooms, and a washing machine. Sheikh explained that these homes are provided to deserving families in Karnire who lack proper housing.
He further revealed that with the foundation stone being laid for the construction of 14 more houses. There is a plan to build 50 houses on this land again, on two and a half acres of land.
Kaup MLA Gurme Suresh Shetty lauded the trust for its compassionate service in sheltering the underprivileged.
Former MLA Mohiuddin Bava praised the legacy of Syeed Haji’s hard work, which has turned his family into a beacon of service and harmony. He remarked that the family's actions have become a model for communal unity.
Federation of World Bunts Vice President Karnire Vishwanath Shetty said, "Even though I have added Karnire to my name, the credit for taking the small village of Karnire to the world level belongs to the Syeed Haji family. Karnire is a town where everyone lives in harmony, regardless of caste, religion or difference. While Hindus have helped in the reconstruction of the mosque here, the Muslim community has also joined hands in the construction of the Hindu temple."
Speaking in the opening remarks, K.S. Ashraf recalled the guidance of his late parents, expressed his gratitude for their teachings of kindness and service, which continue to inspire the family’s charitable efforts. He said, "We should do good to people. Our father used to preach to wish others well. Seeing his preaching and service, we have continued it. It is a great loss that our father and mother are not with us today. If they were here, they would have been happy now."
On this occasion, U.T. Khader honored K.S. Sheikh on behalf of Karnire Juma Masjid and Karnire Khidma Young Men's Association.
Abdul Jalil MH of Design Plus Architects, contractor H.N.G.C. Hussain, and supervisor Ramesh Kotian were also recognized for their contributions.
Karnire Juma Masjid Qatheeb Umarul Farooq Saquafi performed the dua. Family elders M.K. Abdul Hamid Mulki, K.S. Aboobacker were present.
Also present during the program were Balkunje Grama Panchayat President Mamata D. Poonja, Harishchandra Shetty, Karnire Juma Masjid President Muhammad Ali, Adv. Bhaskar Shetty, Kote Shekhabba Kannangar, T.K. Muhammad Kote Palimaru, Karnire Harishchandra Shetty, Khidma Youngmen's President Khidma B.N, Ismail, K.S. Ashfak.
K.S. Ashraf delivered the welcome address, K.S. Abdul Rahim offered a vote of thanks, and Muhammad Ali Kammaradi moderated the event.
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Old video falsely shared as 'situation in China' amid recent HMPV outbreak
The Verdict (Misleading)
The video, online since at least 2022, predates the recent rise in HMPV cases in China and is unrelated to the current outbreak.
What is the claim?
A video showing individuals in white personal protective equipment (PPE) dragging people has been shared online, claiming to show the situation in China amid an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by human metapneumovirus (HMPV). The claim has circulated alongside reports of rising HMPV cases in China.
An X user shared the video, writing, “Pandemic 2.0 is coming Curiously, just with Trump's presidency, China has just declared a state of health emergency. The authorities are not giving information about the virus or variants (translated from Spanish)." Archived links to similar posts can be found here and here.
HMPV is a virus from the Pneumoviridae family that affects the lungs and causes respiratory illness similar to the common cold. First identified in the Netherlands in 2001, the virus can cause symptoms such as coughing, fever, nasal congestion, and wheezing. [Learn more about the virus and the outbreak in China here.]
Screenshot of the viral video shared online. (Source: X/Facebook/Modified by Logically Facts)
However, we found that the video currently circulating is at least two years old and predates the HMPV outbreak.
Here are the facts
A reverse image search revealed the same video was posted by X user @fangshimin on October 29, 2022 (archived here). The caption stated, “China's 'Crystal Night': large numbers of White Guards went out in the middle of the night and dragged people to concentration camps (translated from Chinese)."
The video was also uploaded to a YouTube channel called ‘China in Real Life’ on May 22, 2022 (archived here). It was captioned, “China Guangdong Medical Staff Drag Citizens to Quarantine Camp at Midnight.” This indicates the video has been online since at least 2022 and cannot depict a recent HMPV outbreak in China.
A November 2022 Yahoo News report referenced the video, noting that X user Songpinganq shared it on October 22, 2022. The report did not confirm the exact location or date of the footage.
Comparison of the viral video and the visuals published by Yahoo News in 2022. (Source: X/Yahoo News)
While Logically Facts could not independently verify the precise date and location of the video, available evidence shows it is not recent.
The verdict
A video that has been online since at least 2022 has been misattributed to the current HMPV outbreak in China.
