Keep Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations low-key during lockdown, Udupi Qazi Bekal Ustad tells people
Mangaluru: Bekal Ibrahim Musliyar, qazi for Udupi, Chikkamagaluru and Hassan districts, has asked the people to observe Eid ul-Fitr in a simple manner, in the backdrop of the Corona lockdown.
“The Central and state governments have imposed lockdown and prohibited gatherings – including namaz and ziyarat – to prevent the spread of the Corona virus. Muslims have respected the call of the religious and community leaders and kept away from observing the Juma namaz, Ramadan taraveeh namaz, ziyarat and even purchase of clothes for Eid. Their efforts are laudable,” said the qazi.
Speaking on the upcoming celebrations, the qazi said that with an extension of the lockdown, holding Eid namaz at mosques and idgahs too has been prohibited. “People should, therefore, cooperate and observe the Eid namaz at home itself. There is no need for the Eid khutbah too. The namaz can be held with takbeer for both the raka'ats,” he instructed.
“Zakat, and Fitra is compulsory and, under the present circumstances, can be handed over to the beneficiaries prior to the day of Eid,” the qazi explained and stressed, “People should still remember to maintain social distance and also wear masks for their and others' safety.”
Qazi Bekal Ibrahim Musliyar said that Qabar Ziyarat should also be avoided. “It is common for members of joint families to shake hands and wish one another. But, since the Health Department has explained the dangers of gatherings, people should all stay at home. The relaxation of the lockdown should not be used as an excuse to meet others and visit graveyards for Ziyarat,” he advised, adding that very young children, women – especially pregnant women – and senior citizens should remember to stay at home.
“When the mosques are closed and no Eid namaz is held at either the mosques or idgahs, it is not right for the people to celebrate the festival in a grand manner. Keep the celebrations simple and moderate and set an example in the society,” Qazi Bekal Ibrahim Musliyar asked the people.
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Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
