Renowned Islamic Scholar, Academician Dr. Mohammad Rafat passes away
Renowned Islamic Scholar and acclaimed Academician Dr. Mohammad Rafat passed away on Saturday morning. He was also member of Markazi Majlis-e-Shoora of Jamaat e Islami Hind and Director of the Center for Study and Research.
Dr. Mohammad Rafat was a Professor of Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities at Jamia Millia Islamia and former Editor, Zindagi e Nau.
He has previously held various responsibilities in Jamaat e Islami Hind.
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Tension in Koppal village over Ambedkar flag during fair; five arrested
Koppal: Tension prevailed in Halwarti village of Koppal taluk after a clash reportedly broke out between members of Dalit and upper-caste communities over the hoisting of an Ambedkar flag during the Beeralingeshwara fair.
According to police, a verbal argument between youths from the two communities escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to unrest in the village.
In a related development, it has been alleged that members of the upper-caste community entered the house of a Dalit youth, identified as Gavisiddappa Hosamani, damaged the door and vandalised the front portion of the house.
As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.
Police said a complaint has been registered at the Koppal Rural Police Station and five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigation is under way.
