Bidar: Six members of a family were killed after the roof of their house collapsed on Tuesday night here at Chilla Galli village of Basavakalyan Taluk in Bidar District.

The deceased have been identified as Nadeem Shaikh, his wife Farida Begum, and their children Aysha Banu, Mehtabi, Farhan Ali and Faizan Ali.

According to the reports Nadeem was a fruit seller and had constructed this house of Mud with his har earned money near Jamia Masjid of Chilla Galli with the roof made of mud. The roof collapsed on Tuesday night when Nadeem along with his family was sleeping in the house, killing all the six members of the family.

The bodies of the deceased were taken out on Thursday morning. MLA B Narayan Rao visited and inspected the accident spot on Thursday morning.

Locals suspected that the roof of the house collapsed due to the heavy rain in the region over the last few days.

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Bengaluru (PTI): Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across Karnataka on Saturday, with thousands of people offering special prayers at mosques and Eidgahs, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

In Bengaluru and other major cities, people gathered in large numbers early in the morning to offer namaz, exchanged greetings of "Eid Mubarak", and visited relatives and friends. Markets wore a festive look, with brisk business reported in garments, sweets, and accessories in the run-up to the festival.

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, in his message, said, "May this Eid ul-Fitr bring joy, peace, and prosperity to all our citizens celebrating around the nation. As Ramadan month concludes, let us continue to cherish the values of compassion, generosity, and unity. Eid Mubarak to everyone!"

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who participated in a mass prayer programme, extended greetings to the Muslim community and underscored the importance of harmony and compassion.

"Praying for the welfare of humanity is essential," he said.

"Praying for the well-being of humankind is essential, and people should live with mutual love and trust, guided by humanity. India is a country of diverse religions and cultures, and in a nation marked by unity in diversity, everyone must live together harmoniously. No religion preaches hatred; all religions advocate love," the chief minister added.

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, in a message posted on 'X', said, "May this Eid bring happiness and prosperity. Eid Mubarak!" Festive meals, including traditional delicacies such as Seviyan (vermicelli) and Biryani, were prepared in households, while charitable acts and distribution of food and alms marked the spirit of the festival across the state.