Girl child separated from parents at Abbi falls reunited with them
Madikeri, June 18: A four-and-half year-old girl child, separated from its parents at Abbi falls, reunited with her parents with the help of police and local people.
The girl child came with its parents to Abbi falls at Madikeri. But it was separated from her parents and the photo and audio about the girl have gone viral in social media including WhatsApp. When Madikeri police were contacted, they told Varthabharati that the child was handed over to its parents.
On Sunday, a Mangaluru-based family came to the falls with the child and spent some time there before moving to other place. Out of six children of the family, three children sat in the rear seat of the car while coming. As a result, the family members did notice the separation of the child from their group while going, it is said.
The family which left Abbi falls travelled for almost one hour. While distributing the snacks to the children, the members noticed that the child is missing. Suddenly, they returned to the falls and took the child back home, said police.
Though the child was reunited with its parents within an hour, the photo and audio message is still being circulated in the social media.
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Bhatkal community distributed over 1.2 lakh kilos of rice to needy families ahead of Eid
Bhatkal: Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, residents of Bhatkal and surrounding areas had distributed over 1.2 lakh kilograms of rice to economically disadvantaged families. The distribution formed part of the annual Fitra initiative coordinated by the Central Fitra Committee, which has been overseeing this programme for the past four decades.
In 2025, the campaign covered 1,859 families across towns and villages including Bhatkal, Honnavar, Kumta, Ankola, and Shirur. According to Maulana Mohammed Ilyas Jakati Nadwi, convener of the committee, 58 distribution zones were established to manage the process efficiently.
The initiative was supported by contributions from the Bhatkali diaspora in Gulf countries, who have regularly sent Fitra donations during Ramadan.
Most families received approximately 50 kilograms of rice, while larger households and those with disabled members were provided up to 100 kilograms. For the fourth year, the distribution included five kilograms of Basmati rice per family.
The campaign also reached the Sharavathi region, covering villages such as Gersuppa, Herangadi, and Saralgi, which have been included in recent years.
Local volunteers, youth groups, and religious organisations facilitated the distribution, which aimed to address essential needs and encourage community support.
Following the distribution, a review meeting was held at Mohkama Shariah Hall, organised by Cosmos Sports Center. The meeting was attended by representatives from Gulf-based Bhatkali Jamaats, local NGOs, scholars, and members of religious and educational institutions. Discussions focused on improving logistics, expanding outreach, and maintaining transparency in future campaigns.
