Shivamogga woman allegedly attacked by husband, mother-in-law for not bearing male child
Shivamogga: A case of domestic violence has emerged from Hosanagara taluk, where a woman was allegedly assaulted by her husband and mother-in-law for not giving birth to a male child. The victim, identified as Suneetha, a resident of Arasalu village near Ripponpet town, has filed a police complaint detailing the physical and mental abuse she endured at the hands of her in-laws.
According to the complaint, Suneetha’s husband, Kiran D’Souza, and his mother, Surin D’Souza, attacked her on Saturday evening while they were returning home after attending prayers at a church in Arasalu. The assault, she alleged, was the culmination of continuous harassment she had faced for not bearing a son. She further stated that her sister-in-law, Nirmala, also played a role in instigating the abuse.
Suneetha told the police that her husband, influenced by his mother and sister, had been mentally torturing her over the fact that they had a daughter but not a son. She accused them of physically assaulting her multiple times and even attempting to kill her. Following the attack, she sustained injuries and was initially admitted to the Ripponpet Government Hospital before being shifted to McGann Hospital in Shivamogga for further treatment.
The Ripponpet Police have registered a case against Kiran D’Souza, Surin D’Souza, and Nirmala under relevant sections of the law. Kiran D’Souza is currently absconding, and police teams have launched a search operation to apprehend him.
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Dr. Thumbay Moideen featured in Entrepreneur Middle East 100 NRI’s of the year
Dubai: Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder of Thumbay Group has been featured in this year's “The 100 NRIs by Entrepreneur Middle East.”
The annual feature recognises 100 prominent Non-Resident Indian entrepreneurs from diverse fields. Other notable names on the list include Zakariya Jokatte, Ashish Koshy, Deepak Babani, Pankaj Kundr, Faizal E. Kottikollon, Dr. Vivek Oberoi, and Prashant Goenka.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen, son of the late community leader B. Ahmed Haji Mohiudeen, is a prominent alumnus of St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru. He has earned widespread recognition in the UAE and beyond for his contributions to higher education and healthcare. He is also a recipient of the Karnataka State Rajyotsava Award 2025.
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In 1997, Dr. Moideen founded the Thumbay Group, a diversified international conglomerate that has expanded into health education, healthcare services, and medical research. In 1998, he became the first Indian invited by the rulers of Ajman to establish a medical college in the UAE, which has now grown into a university with its own network of hospitals, clinics, medical centers, and pharmacies across the country.
Dr. Moideen’s achievements have been recognised in respected publications, including Forbes Middle East and Arabian Business. He has also received an Honorary Fellowship from the International Medical Sciences Academy (IMSA) and an honorary doctorate from Amity University.
Today, Thumbay Group institutions cater to students and healthcare professionals from over 100 nationalities, contributing to workforce development and research-driven healthcare practices. Dr. Moideen is widely regarded as one of the most influential Non-Resident Indians in the Gulf, a respected voice from the Beary community, and a leading Muslim entrepreneur and educationist.
Over the past decades, he has steered Thumbay Group’s expansion into a multi-sector organisation focusing on academic medicine, research-led healthcare, and global education. His initiatives have created opportunities for thousands of healthcare professionals and students while strengthening healthcare delivery systems and academic collaboration across regions.
