Dr. UT Ifthikar Fareed appointed as Chairman of State Allied and Health Care Council
Bengaluru: In a significant move, the state government has announced the formation of the State Allied and Health Care Council and has appointed Dr. UT Ifthikar Fareed, Principal of Dr. MV Shetty College of Physiotherapy, as its Chairman. This council is established under the National Commission for Allied and Health Care Professions Act, 2021, and will be responsible for overseeing all allied and paramedical course colleges across Karnataka.
The council will include several ex-officio members such as the Director of the Directorate of Medical Education in Bengaluru, the Director of the Institute of Medical Sciences in Kalaburagi, and the Director of the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences in Hubballi.
Dr. Ifthikar Fareed is a prominent figure in the fields of social, political, and service activities. His extensive involvement in various organizations highlights his commitment to advancing healthcare and physiotherapy in India. Dr. Fareed also holds multiple prestigious positions, including Syndicate Member of Rajiv Gandhi Health University, State President of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists, President of the Sports and Fitness Training Federation of India, and President of the UT Fareed Foundation.
Dr. Ifthikar Fareed completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) from Dr. M.V. Shetty College, Mangalore University, Karnataka, in 1999. He further pursued his Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) at the same institution, affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (R.G.U.H.S), Karnataka, completing it in 2003. He then obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation from the National University of Medical Sciences, USA.
Dr. Fareed began his professional career as a Lecturer at Dr. M.V. Shetty College of Physiotherapy in Mangalore in March 1999. He then progressed to become an Assistant Professor at the same college from November 2003 to October 2005. Following this, he served as an Associate Professor from November 2005 to January 2009. Since February 2009, he has been serving as a Professor at Dr. M.V. Shetty College of Physiotherapy, which is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
In his role as a Syndicate Member of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Dr. Fareed has contributed to the advancement of physiotherapy and allied health sciences. He has been involved in academic and clinical teaching for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of physiotherapy, while also actively participating in clinical practice at the 800-bed Government District Hospital in Mangalore. Additionally, Dr. Fareed has served two terms on the Board of Studies in Physiotherapy at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, from 2003 to 2008.
As a recognized undergraduate and postgraduate examiner at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Dr. Fareed has played a crucial role in shaping the future of physiotherapy education in the region. He has also served as an observer, squad member, and invigilator for examinations conducted by the university. His expertise is further recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India, where he serves as an inspector.
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Woman, 2 sons found dead in Delhi home; suicide suspected
New Delhi (PTI): Three members of a family were found dead inside their home in southeast Delhi's Kalkaji on Friday, with police suspecting it to be a case of suicide, officials said.
Police said the incident came to light around 2.47 pm when a police team reached the premises to execute a court order related to possession of the property. When repeated knocks went unanswered, the staff used a duplicate key to open the door.
Inside, officers found Anuradha Kapoor (52) and her sons, Ashish Kapoor (32) and Chaitanya Kapoor (27), hanging from the ceiling, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari said in a statement. All three were declared dead.
A handwritten note was recovered from the room, suggesting the family had been struggling with depression.
"The handwritten note indicates emotional distress faced by the family due to which the family may have taken the extreme step," the officer said.
The bodies have been shifted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) mortuary for post-mortem and other legal formalities under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), police said.
Residents of the neighbourhood said they were shocked to learn about the deaths, adding that the family kept largely to themselves.
Pankaj Kashyap, a resident of Girinagar, said he learnt about the deaths while leaving for work. "I live and work here and was leaving for work when I saw many people standing outside and talking. That is how I got to know that three people had committed suicide. I also saw several police vehicles outside, but I do not know much beyond that," he said.
Baldev, another neighbour, said the family had been living in the newly constructed house for around two years. "We only knew that a mother and her two children lived there. They had moved into the newly built house around two years ago. We did not interact much with them. Today we heard that all three have committed suicide, and whatever we know is based on what people here are saying," he said.
Another neighbour, Ramesh Kumar, claimed the family had earlier attempted suicide.
"About fifteen to twenty days ago, the two sons in the family had attempted suicide and police and ambulances had come. That was when I first got to know who they were. I do not recognise them by face, but we saw the ambulances and police take the two sons that day. Today again we saw ambulances and police arriving, so everyone came out to see what had happened. I do not know how long they had been living here, but this is all we know," he said.
Police said they are examining the family's financial condition, social circumstances, and other factors that may have contributed to the incident. Further investigation is underway.
