Muslims in Mysuru gather outside church to stand in solidarity with Christians post Sri Lanka attack
Mysuru: Muslims from across the city on Sunday morning gathered outside St Philomena church in the city to express solidarity with the Christian community following the Sri Lanka terror attacks that killed over 250 people.
The idea was first pitched by Munawwar Pasha, President of Jamat-e-Islami Hind, Mysuru who sent his message across through a voice clip on social media platforms. Taking inspiration from Christians who had expressed solidarity in similar fashion after the terror attack on New Zealand Mosques last month, he had urged people to gather outside St Philomena Church of the city.
“The whole Muslim community in India including Jamat-e-Islami Hind strongly condemns such an terrible attack on Churches last week during the Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka. We have come here to send the message loud and clear that we are united against the terrorism and stands firmly against it. No religion asks its believers to carry out such acts not any religion teaches it” WPI Mysuru President Sheikh Zabiullah said while speaking to media outside St. Philomena Church on Sunday.
The Christians also lauded the efforts of Muslims for turning out in solidarity. Fr. Williams thanked the Muslim community for showing solidarity and sending out message to the terrorism that the people from all sect are standing united against it.
Mysuru JIH President Munawwar Pasha, T. S Ansar Udupi, Prof. Noor Ahmed Khan, Khaleelur Rahman, Muhammad Aslam, Fazlu Rehman and others were present during the occasion.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
