Pregnant women in India barred from Hajj pilgrimage

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April 8, 2016

Bareilly, Apr 8: As per the latest directive by the Hajj Committee of India, women who are pregnant at the time of filing application and complete four months of pregnancy in September when Hajj Yatra begins would not be allowed to proceed.

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Even if they hide this fact and proceed on Hajj, they can be de-boarded from the flight if it is found that they have concealed the above fact, say Hajj officials. It is not clear who will check their pregnancy status in-flight.

Bareilly Hajj Sewa Samiti secretary Nazim Beg said, "This year the Hajj pilgrimage is scheduled to start in September. It has been decided that pregnant women wishing to go on Haj should make sure that they have not completed four months of pregnancy at the time of leaving the country, failing which they would be barred from the pilgrimage."

The directive has come from the chief executive officer of Central Hajj Committee, Ata-ur-Rehman, who has clearly asked such women to take back their money and cancel their seats.

When asked the rationale behind such step, Beg said, "It is in the interest of pregnant women. The first five days of Hajj are a gruelling test of stamina and endurance of Hajis who have to move from one spot to other in quick succession. Besides, they are also supposed to make several rounds of the holy places as a part of the ritual. The decision has been taken in view of the safety and health of pregnant women."

Bareilly Hajj Sewa Samiti president and Baheri MLA, Ataur Rehman, said, "In case of labour pain, the Haj committee has to make arrangements for admitting the woman to hospital, which adds up to the expenses of the committee. This is the reason why we would ask such women to undergo mandatory medical check-up to ascertain the status of their pregnancy."

Rehman added that the CHC has asked all centres in the country to convey the decision to all pregnant women who have applied for the Hajj pilgrimage this year.

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Fair talker
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Saturday, 9 Apr 2016

Though Hajj is an obligatory deed of Muslims, Islam / Sharia exempts the Hajj on the grounds of
Health, wealth, safety.

This rule needs to be implemented for protecting in general.
People should respond positively. The agency who made the law has no personal interest in it.

SK
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Saturday, 9 Apr 2016

Amazing.....Non Muslims are commenting on this topic, where as Muslim readers are silent..... Health is most important....Allah has set two conditions for performing Haj..... It is only for those who are Finanially strong and Healthy people....

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December 7,2025

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Mangaluru, Dec 7: A rare bamboo shrimp has been rediscovered on mainland India more than 70 years after it was last reported, confirming for the first time the presence of Atyopsis spinipes in the country. The find was made by researchers from the Centre for Climate Change Studies at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, during surveys in Karnataka and Odisha.

The team — shrimp expert Dr S Prakash, PhD scholar K Kunjulakshmi, and Mangaluru-based researcher Maclean Antony Santos — combined field surveys, ecological assessments and DNA analysis to identify the elusive species. Their findings, published in Zootaxa, resolve decades of taxonomic confusion stemming from a 1951 report that misidentified the species as Atyopsis moluccensis without strong evidence.

The shrimp has now been confirmed at two locations: the Mulki–Pavanje estuary near Mangaluru and the Kuakhai River in Bhubaneswar. Historical specimens from the Andaman Islands, previously labelled as A. moluccensis, were also found to be misidentified and actually belong to A. spinipes.

The rediscovery began after an aquarium hobbyist in Odisha spotted a shrimp in 2022, prompting systematic surveys across Udupi, Karwar and Mangaluru. Four female specimens were collected in Mulki and one in Odisha, all genetically matching.

Researchers warn the species may exist in very small, vulnerable populations as freshwater habitats face increasing pressure from pollution, sand mining and infrastructure development. All verified specimens have been deposited with the Zoological Survey of India for future reference.

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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