Udupi: A resident of Kotathattu Padukere employed in Qatar, Muhammed (45) reportedly collapsed during work and passed away a few days later in a hospital.

Muhammed, a resident of Kotathattu Padukere in Brahmavar taluk in the Udupi district, had been working in a company at Sanaya in Qatar for the last 14 years. He had planned to visit his hometown on January 2nd and is said to have undertaken preparations in this regard.

He had suddenly collapsed during work four days ago and was swiftly admitted to a hospital in the city. However, he passed away due to brain dysfunction as treatments proved to be ineffective, it is learned.

He has served as the secretary of the Kotathattu Padukere Hidayathul Islam Madrasa and was the president of the KCF Qatar National Committee’s Azeeziya Zone Sanaya Unit.

The deceased is survived by his mother, wife, four brothers, two sisters, and several relatives.

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Bantwal, Apr 24: Madhava Prabhu, an 85-year-old resident of Wagga in Bantwal, exemplified unwavering commitment to his civic duty even in the face of illness.

Admitted to a private hospital here owing to his ailment, Prabhu, a former army officer and inspector of Malaria Eradication department, died without responding to treatment on Wednesday.

Amidst his illness, Prabhu was determined to exercise his right to vote, especially with the provision for home voting for those aged 85 and above.

With the doctor's permission, he left the hospital briefly to fulfil his sacred duty on Tuesday. However, fate had a cruel twist in store as Prabhu's condition worsened upon his return to the hospital.

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Tragically, he passed away today, leaving behind his wife, two daughters, and sons.

Prabhu's life epitomizes dedication and service, from his tenure in the army to his role in the Malaria Eradication Department and his involvement in community affairs as vice president of the Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society.

His commitment to duty and his final act of voting serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of civic engagement, even in the most challenging circumstances.

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