Iran-Israel war: India must mediate for restoring peace: says Grand Mufti Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad
Kozhikode: The Grand Mufti of India, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad (commonly known as A.P. Ustad), has called for global unity against the expansion of war, emphasizing the urgent need for collective resistance to violence and conflict.
He was speaking at a special prayer gathering held at the Markaz campus, where he led the congregation in prayers for peace.
Condemning Israel’s actions in West Asia, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad stated that the steps taken by the Netanyahu-led government are inhumane and a threat to global stability. “The expansion of war will have serious consequences not just for the region, but for the entire world, including India,” he said.
He criticized Israel for ignoring international agreements and humanitarian values, calling it a matter of shame for the modern world. “The world must not remain silent when human lives are at stake,” he added.
Highlighting the direct impact of the conflict on India, he said that West Asia is home to lakhs of Indian migrant workers. “Any instability in the region affects their lives and livelihoods. Hence, India has a direct stake in ensuring peace,” he explained.
He urged India to adopt a responsible stance by promoting peace and avoiding any escalation of conflict. “Given India’s strong diplomatic relations with both Israel and Iran, it is in a unique position to mediate and help bring both sides to the negotiation table,” he said.
Sheikh Abubakr further stated that India should play a more active role in peace restoration efforts, particularly in Gaza, where innocent lives continue to suffer amid ongoing violence.
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Married man arrested for duping Bengaluru techie of ₹1.53 crore in matrimonial fraud
Bengaluru: Kengeri Police have arrested a 32-year-old married civil engineer for allegedly cheating a woman software engineer of ₹1.53 crore under the pretext of marriage, officials said.
The accused has been identified as Vijesh B, alias Vijay Raj Gowda, a resident of Kengeri and a native of Tumakuru, The New Indian Express reported on Tuesday.
According to police, the 29-year-old victim met the accused on a matrimonial website in 2024. He claimed to be running multiple businesses in the city and reportedly told her that he owned assets worth ₹715 crore in Bengaluru. He persuaded her to invest in a joint business venture, through which he allegedly collected ₹1.53 crore from her in phases, while also promising to marry her.
He claimed that cases had been registered against him following Enforcement Directorate raids and that his bank accounts had been frozen. To support his claims, he allegedly showed her forged court documents, police said.
Police said Vijay Raj later took the victim to his house to introduce her to his family members, during which he introduced his wife as his sister. The victim later discovered that the woman was his wife and that he also had a child.
When the victim demanded the return of her money, the accused allegedly repaid ₹22 lakh but threatened to kill her and her friends if she continued to press for the remaining amount, police said.
Based on the complaint, Kengeri police registered a case and arrested the accused. Further investigation is under way.
