POVERTY: Man absconding after failed attempt to sell four-day old infant

August 28, 2011

Mangalore, 28: A daily wage worker is absconding after his failed attempt to sell his four-day old infant without the knowledge of his wife.

The accused is Hassan based Ravi alias Kalandar (21), who has converted into Hinduism before marrying Lakshmi (19) a few years ago. The couple was living in a tent at Annachi Maidan near Morgan Gate, Jeppu here.

Laxmi had given birth to a baby boy four days ago. On Friday noon, when Lakshmi moved out of the tent for some reason and came back after few minutes later, the little baby was missing.

It was apparent that someone had lifted the infant for a bad purpose and a worried mother started to shout. When Ravi came to know that people in the surrounding area have gathered and they were suspicious of him, he suddenly appeared with the baby. However, he disappeared after handing over the baby to Lakshmi.

On hearing the news women police visited the spot on Saturday evening and registered a case of attempt to sell child against Ravi and are on the lookout for him.

The couple already had a two and a half year old baby boy. Police are of the suspicion that Ravi might have planned to sell the new born baby because of poverty.

A seven year old sister of Lakshmi too lives with this poor family as her parents are no more. She was looking after the child whenever the couple went for work.

As Ravi has been absconding, a helpless Lakshmi, her little sister and two children have been handed over to the children welfare committee.

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11th Late Mrs Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture Held at Kanachur

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February 3,2026

Mangaluru, Feb 3: Kanachur College of Physiotherapy and Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre, in association with U.T. Fareed Foundation (R), organised the 11th Late Mrs. Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture on Tuesday.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Subramanyam K, Head of the Department and Professor, Department of Cardiology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangaluru. In his inaugural address, Dr. Subramanyam delivered an insightful talk highlighting the vital role of physiotherapy in modern medical care, particularly in cardiac rehabilitation, patient recovery, and improving overall quality of life through a multidisciplinary healthcare approach.

The presidential address was delivered by Dr. Haji U.K. Monu, Chairman, KIET. The keynote address was presented by Dr. Mohammed Ismail Hejamady, who spoke on the evolving scope and significance of physiotherapy.

The event was held in the presence of Mr. Abdul Rahiman, Director, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; Dr. Vaishali Sreejith, Senate Member, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru; Dr. Sudhan S.G., Professor and Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru; Dr. Shanavaz Manipady, Dean, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; and Dr. Venkat Rai Prabhu, Member, Kanachur Health Science Advisory Council, Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre.

Dr. Mohammad Suhail, Dean, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, welcomed the guests and delegates.

As part of the programme, a two-day free workshop was organised on the following topics:

• Art of Practice in Cardiopulmonary Conditions by Dr. Sudhan S.G., Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy

• The Gift of Life – Organ Donation by Dr. Rohan Monis, Chief Administrative Medical Officer

• Chest X-ray Interpretation by Dr. Hemanth, Department of Radiology, KIMS

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation by Dr. Vijaya Kumar, Department of Respiratory Medicine, KIMS

Organisers noted that the memorial lecture series has been conducted continuously for the 11th year, benefiting interns and postgraduate students from various colleges across Mangaluru. A total of 130 delegates attended the workshop.

Dr. Reshma, Vice Principal, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, Mangaluru, delivered the vote of thanks.