5 held for Sunday mass attack in Kolhapur district

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December 30, 2018

Kolhapur, Dec 30: In a major breakthrough, Kolhapur police on Friday arrested five youths from Belgavi district in Karnataka for their alleged involvement in the attack on a Sunday mass in Kowad village of Chandgad taluka, about 100km from here.

"Preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested suspects do not belong to a particular organization but are associated with different radical groups," Kolhapur superintendent of police Abhinav Deshmukh said.

The officer said police have identified 13 more suspects in the December 23 attack case and that they would soon be arrested.

"Under interrogation, the suspects confessed to have committed the crime and revealed that a total of 20 men had participated in the attack. They have also revealed the names of six suspects," said Deshmukh.

"Our main target is to find out the reason behind the attack and who the mastermind is. We will soon reach out to them."

The five youths, who were picked up from their residences in four different villages of Belgavi, will be produced in a local court on Saturday, said police. They have been identified as Ajay Appaji Patil (23) of Hadignur, Gajanan Bhavkanna Patil (23) and Amol Bhavkanna Patil (23), both from Nilaji, Mahesh Parshuram Patil (23) of Attiwad and Gopal Laxman Kalkamkar (20) of Sulaga.

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.

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