Safrina Latheef, becomes first Kerala expat from Qatar to summit Mt Everest
Doha/Kathmandu: In a remarkable display of courage and determination, long-time Qatar resident Safrina Latheef has successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. With this historic climb, she becomes the first Kerala expatriate woman in Qatar to scale the 8,848-metre Himalayan giant.
Safrina reached the summit at 10:25 am Nepal time after a grueling 20-hour climb through freezing temperatures and harsh winds. Her achievement has earned her wide admiration both in Qatar and among the Malayali diaspora worldwide.
A resident of Qatar since 2001, Safrina lives in Doha with her husband Dr. Shameel Musthafa, a surgeon at Hamad Medical Corporation, and their daughter Minha.
Her Everest ascent is the culmination of years of dedication to high-altitude mountaineering. Safrina had earlier climbed Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m) in Tanzania, Mount Elbrus (5,642m) in Russia, and Aconcagua (6,961m) in Argentina—often alongside her husband. She also underwent intensive ice training in Kazakhstan as part of her preparation for Everest.
After descending to Camp 2, Safrina thanked her family, friends, and the Elite Exped expedition team, whose guidance and support played a crucial role in the successful climb.
Her achievement has drawn praise from various quarters, particularly for serving as an inspiration to women and young girls pursuing their dreams in adventure sports and beyond.
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UP: Govt hospital staff booked for sexually assaulting woman in pretext of ultrasound test
Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
