Shaheen Group adopts Mahmud Gawan Madrasa in Bidar for preservation, development
Bidar: Dr. Abdul Qadeer, Chairman and Founder of Shaheen Group of Institutions, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to adopt the historic Mahmud Gawan Madrasa in Bidar. This partnership aims to preserve and develop the madrasa over the next five years.
The Mahmud Gawan Madrasa, built in 1472 by Mahmud Gawan, Prime Minister of the Bahmani Sultanate, was once a significant center of learning. It offered education in various fields such as theology, philosophy, astronomy, mathematics, and languages like Arabic and Persian. The madrasa housed a library with 3,000 books, a mosque, lecture halls, and accommodations for both students and teachers, drawing scholars from different parts of the world.
Under the terms of the MOU, Shaheen Group will focus on improving the site's amenities. These include enhancing hygiene facilities like toilets and drinking water points, improving accessibility through pathways and ramps, and upgrading safety measures such as first aid stations and CCTV surveillance. Additionally, the site will see the introduction of cultural and educational features like a light and sound show, interpretation tools, and Wi-Fi services.
Tausif Madikeri, an executive with the Shaheen Group, shared details of these planned improvements, emphasizing that the initiative is part of the institution's broader efforts to contribute positively to society by preserving important cultural sites.
This effort is seen as a step toward ensuring that the Mahmud Gawan Madrasa remains an important historical and educational site for future generations.
The Shaheen Group of Institutions, led by Dr. Abdul Qadeer, is a prominent educational organization in India known for its quality education and holistic development. With a focus on academic excellence, the group has been instrumental in shaping the careers of thousands of students across the country. Beyond academics, Shaheen Group emphasizes the importance of values and ethics, striving to nurture well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to society.
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Kerala: Court imposes 41-year jail term on man for sexual assault of minor
Kozhikode (Kerala) (PTI): A Kerala court on Wednesday sentenced a man to 41 years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor boy near Valayam in 2021.
Nadapuram Fast Track Special Court judge K Naushad Ali sentenced 64-year-old Panchara Musa, also known as Ganapathiyat Musa, under various provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Indian Penal Code (IPC), according to special public prosecutor Manoj Aroor.
As the sentences are to run concurrently, the convict will have to serve the highest term of 20 years’ imprisonment, SPP Aroor said. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 52,000 on Musa.
The incident took place in August 2021 when the accused allegedly took the 14-year-old boy to a bus stop in Valayam town and sexually assaulted him, the prosecutor said. The accused also gave Rs 50 to the boy, he added.
Following the incident, the boy and his father lodged a complaint at the Valayam police station.
A case under various provisions of the POCSO Act and the IPC was registered, and the accused was subsequently arrested, the SPP said.
The prosecution examined 16 witnesses and submitted 16 documents to substantiate its case against the accused, he added.
