Deserted by husband, woman tries to sell off baby for Rs 25,000

Mysuru, Dec 26: Deserted by her husband and with no one to take care of her, a 21-year-old woman attempted to sell her three-month-old male infant to a childless couple for as little as Rs 25,000.

Seema Banu, a resident of Ghousia Nagar here, was coaxed into selling the baby by a child broker named Mumtaz who promised to help in her remarriage.

The buyers were Rukhsana and Syed Farooque, a childless couple from KP Mohalla, Chamarajanagar. Mumtaz is from KN?Pura, Mysuru.

Banu had married Rizwan, a cab driver, four years ago. All was well till a few months ago when Rizwan deserted her. There was no one in Banu’s family to look after her. Her mother was ill and undergoing treatment in Bengaluru. Banu started working at an agarbatti factory. But she found it hard to raise the baby.

She came in contact with Mumtaz who convinced her to sell the baby to a childless couple who could take care of him. Mumtaz also promised to help in her remarriage. Banu agreed. The deal was struck for Rs 25,000. The couple paid her Rs 5,000 as advance. Mumtaz got Rs 1,000 as brokerage.

Just then, the local Udayagiri police got a tip-off. Led by inspector Santosh P P, a police team raided a house near Anwar mosque on Thursday and arrested the four people, besides a man named Shaheebullah who had ferried the couple in his car from Chamarajanagar to Mysuru.

The police have confiscated Banu’s Mother Card, Rs 5,000 in cash and a white paper bearing the signature of witnesses. They named her prime suspect in the case.

Interestingly, the car which ferried the couple to Mysuru was being used by a candidate for canvassing in the upcoming Legislative Council elections from the Mysore-Chamarajanagar local body constituency. The police suspect the car was used to avoid future complications. The baby has been handed over to the Bapuji Children’s Home at?Gokulam for care and protection.

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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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