Mangaluru: CFI activists stage protest over attack on students, court arrest

September 12, 2015

Mangaluru, Sep 12: Registering their protest against continuous attacks on students by communally motivated miscreants in the city, the activists of Campus Front of India on Saturday staged a protest at Mangaluru Central Railway Station.

The protest comes a day after a group of five students of a city based college, who commute every day from Kerala in train were targeted by dozens of miscreants at the Railway Station on Friday for the second time in two weeks.

Some of the students have sustained severe injuries in the unprovoked attack and they have been undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mangaluru.

The protesters, who gathered in the premises of the Railway Station on Saturday raised slogans against the communal attacks and demanded the arrest of the assailants.

Within a few minutes a team of police from Mangaluru South Police Station rushed to the spot and detained the protesters. However, all of them were released after being taken to the station.

Irshad Bajpe, Dakshina Kannada district present of CFI, who was also among those who detained, told Coastaldigest.com that before releasing the protesters police had assured to nab all the culprits and take action against them.

Meanwhile police sources said that they have already arrested one of the accused in connection with Friday’s assault on the students. Other accused including Nikhil and Yogesh will be arrested soon, they said.

Following the assurance from the police, the students withdrew their protest, said Mr Bajpe. Fayaz Manjanady, Nizam, Naufal were among the protesters.

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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.

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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.

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