Three Mangaloreans killed in car accident near Madina

August 21, 2010

Muhaaz Moideen, Afroza and Mariyam Nahiza ( From left to right )

Madina, August 22: Three people of two Mangalorean families including two children died on spot when the car, in which they were travelling, met with an accident, at An-Naqiya, a town situated nearly 100 kms away from here on Sunday evening August 21.

Six others have been injured, three of them critically, in the accident that took place at around 4:00pm, family sources said. According to sources, the car overturned due to the drowsiness of driver.

The deceased have been identified as BC Road-based Abdul Latheef (45), and Krishnapura based siblings Mariyam Nahiza (10) and Muhaaz Moideen (5).

Nine people comprising of driver Nazeer, hailing from BC Road, owner of the car Abdul Latheef, his wife Raihana Mumthaz, Moideen alias Unnha (45), hailing from Krishnapura, his wife Noor Jahan (35), their four children Mariyam Nahiza, Muhaaz Moideen, Rida Fathima and Aisha Firoz were returning from Madina to Dammam after performing Umrah together.

Abdurrahman Ahmed Jokatte, a relative of the victims told Costaldigest.com that the bodies of the victims have been kept in Meeqath hospital in Madina and injured have been admitted to King Fahad Hospital in the same city for treatment.

He said that the parents of the deceased children and the driver of the car sustained critical injuries in the crash, but, latest report stated that their condition is out of danger.

The two children, Afroza and Rida, who sustained severe head injuries, have been responding well to the treatment while the condition of their mother Noor Jahan continues to be critical, according to family sources.

Several Mangaloreans from Madina and surrounding areas rushed to the hospital immediately after they heard the news.

Meanwhile, efforts are under way to secure the possession of the bodies for last rites and according to sources, the paper work is in the final stage. The burial is likely to take place in Madina once the necessary procedures are completed.

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Vokkaligara Sangha threatens Congress: ‘Shivakumar must be CM or face backlash’

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru: The Vokkaligara Sangha on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Congress, saying the party could face serious electoral repercussions if Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is not appointed as Chief Minister.

The warning follows the public backing of Shivakumar’s chief ministerial ambition by top Vokkaliga pontiff Nirmalanandanatha Swami, who urged the Congress high command to honor his claim.

“The community supported Congress in the 2023 Assembly elections only because Shivakumar had a real chance to become CM. If he is cheated, we’ll teach the party a big lesson,” said newly elected Sangha president L. Srinivas. He added that Vokkaligas would organize protests under the guidance of community leaders.

General Secretary C.G. Gangadhar pointed out that Congress won more seats in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region due to Shivakumar’s influence, adding, “If Congress wants to retain power, Shivakumar should be made the CM.”

Outgoing president Kenchappa Gowda emphasized Shivakumar’s contribution to Congress’ victory. “Our community voted for Congress thinking he would become CM. Siddaramaiah has also served the party well, but Shivakumar should now be given a chance,” he said.

Former general-secretary Konappa Reddy appealed to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to recognize Shivakumar’s loyalty and service, saying, “Congress is known to keep its promises. We hope it won’t break the promise made to him.”

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