Bhatkal: The valedictory function of the Centenary Celebration of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen Bhatkal was held on Sunday, January 1, 2023, here at Anjumanabad in Bhatkal.

Karnataka Leader of Opposition in Legislative Council BK Hariprasad, Former SC Judge Justice Markande Katju, and former Chief Election Commissioner SY Qureshi were present as the Chief Guests of the event.

BK Hariprasad in his address lauded the efforts and accomplishments of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen Bhatkal. He also said Education was a key factor if the country wanted to tackle hate that is being spread among the people.

Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Qureshi congratulated Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen Bhatkal and urged them not to compromise on the quality of education. He also expressed concerns over the state of Muslims’ educational backwardness.

Former SC Judge Markande Katju also spoke during the event and called on the people of the country to respect all religions and cultures. He added the country would be destroyed sooner than later if the hate that is being spread in the country is not tackled immediately.

Chairman of the Karnataka State Minority Commission, Abdul Azeem, Bhatkal BJP MLA Sunil Naik and Moulana Ashhad Rashidi, President Jamiate Ulema Hind UP also addressed the event that was chaired by Muzammil Kazia, President of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen.

Anjuman’s General Secretary Ismail Siddique welcomed the guest and presented a profile of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen Bhatkal.

The event began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by Hafiz Umair bin Abdul Basit followed by Anjuman’s anthem by Mohammed Ikram, Ahmed Muzaiyan, and Mohammed Mohtesham.

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Godhra (Gujarat) (PTI): Four members of a family were killed, and one sustained grievous injuries after their speeding car jumped a divider on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway corridor in Gujarat's Panchmahal district on Monday, police said.

The car driver lost control of the wheels near Kalol. As a result, the four-wheeler jumped the divider and veered off to the other side of the highway, an official from Kalol police station said.

Soon after the accident, some locals rushed to the scene and also alerted the police. Efforts were made to pull out the people trapped in the car.

Four persons died on the spot, while one suffered injuries, the official said.

The deceased were members of a family from Vadodara and were returning from Rajasthan when the tragedy struck, the official said.

They have been identified as Sajid Iqbal Khinji (55), Ilyas Iqbal Khinji (50), Ishaq Iqbal Khinji (48) and Rehan Azgar Khinji (35).