Prominent NRI businessman SM Syed Khalil passes away in Dubai
Dubai: Prominent Kannadiga businessman SM Syed Khalil passed away after brief illness in Dubai in the wee hours of Thursday.
Syed Khalil SM was also the Chairman of Madhyama Communications Ltd., Mangalore and was known across Coastal Karnataka for his social services and contributions in the fields of Kannada, Konkani languages and their culture.
Syed Khalil, affectionately known as ‘C A Khalil’ among the general public, hailed from the Nawayat community of Bhatkal. His journey to prominence and distinction had not only brought pride to the Nawayat community but also to Kannadigas and Indians at large. He was renowned for his remarkable achievements and dedication to international trade, social service, and the education of underprivileged children.
Having ventured to the Gulf in 1978, Khalil’s faith and dedication to the Galadari family propelled the Galadari Company to unparalleled success over three decades. He was serving as the Founder Chairman of K&K Enterprises General Trading Company in Sharjah. Khalil also held positions in numerous educational and social service organizations in Karnataka and beyond.
Syed Khalil stood as one of the town’s first chartered accountants, renowned for his financial expertise. He was also a respected leader in social service, religious, and educational circles. His leadership roles have included the presidency of prominent organizations such as Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen and Rabita Society. Khalil was an advocate for girls’ education and has played a pivotal role in establishing extensive educational institutions.
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Dharmasthala: SIT to question 5 more Thimarody associates on fund transfer to Chinnayya, his wife
Belthangady: With the probe into the Dharmasthala mass burial case continuing, 11 close associates of Sowjanya movement activist Mahesh Shetty Thimarody received notices from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) officers.
The associates are facing allegations of having transferred funds into the bank accounts of complainant-witness in the case Chinnayya and his wife.
Six of the 11 associates are reported to have already been interrogated by the officers at the SIT office in Belthangady and the remaining five people are expected to be questioned on Tuesday.
The money is said to have been transferred directly to the bank accounts of the couple.
Further details are awaited.
