Mangaluru: Prominent Doctor, Socio-Political leader Dr. U. Ismail Manjeshwar passes away
Mangaluru: Prominent Doctor and Socio-Political leader Dr. U Ismail Manjeshwar passed away in the wee hours of Friday at his residence. He was 86. Hailing from Manjeshwar, Dr. Ismail was a resident of Valencia locality in Mangaluru.
Dr. Ismail was an active leader of Muslim League when he was practicing medical in Manjeshwar. He was also a prominent Socio-Political leader. Dr. Ismail was also a founding member of Manjeshwar Co-operative Bank. His services as the General Secretary and Treasurer of the Saavira Jamath of Manjeshwar’s Udyavar are still remembered by the locals. After his retirement he was staying in Mangaluru.
He is survived by his wife, a son and two daughters.
Dr. Ismail’s son, businessman Dr. Iqbal informed that the funeral rites of Dr. Ismail will be conducted on Friday evening after Asar prayers at Mangaluru Juma Masjid.
MLC Ivan D’Souza and other political and social leaders reached his home to meet and condole the family of on his demise.
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Mysuru: Six, including three children, drown in Cauvery during urus gathering
Mysuru: Six people, including three children, drowned in the Cauvery river near Arkeshwara Temple in KR Nagar taluk of Mysuru district on Sunday.
The deceased have been identified as Fatima (42) from Udayagiri in Mysuru; Mohammed Yasin (23), an autorickshaw driver from SBR Layout in Bengaluru; his wife Neha Kausar (19) from the same area; Uzeir (5) from Udayagiri, Mysuru; Emma Aiman (13) from Kadugondanahalli, Bengaluru; and Afif Ahmed (13) from KR Nagar.
According to The New Indian Express, the victims had visited a nearby dargah. While playing in the river, one person slipped into the water, and others entered it in an attempt to rescue them, leading to multiple drownings.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed grief and announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for each of the victims’ families.
Mysuru Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baladangi and KR Nagar police visited the spot and have begun an investigation.
