Please give me a valid reason if you want to kill me: Rahim Uchil

March 22, 2017

Mangaluru, Mar 22: Abdul Rahim Uchil, the vice president of minority morcha of Bharatiya Janta Party, has claimed that he received death threats on social media by fringe elements that also tarnished his image by spreading fake messages against him.

Speaking to media persons here on Wednesday, Mr Uchil took umbrage at continuous efforts by vested interests to target him personally. Rahim, also the former president of Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy, said the latest attempt to portray him 'non-Muslim' following a recent courtesy meeting with Vishvesha Tirtha swami of Adhokshaja Pejavar Mutt and spread personal canards about him is the last straw that he can possibly bear.

Expressing anguish at the language and comments about him on a Facebook page 'Mangalore Muslims' following the incident, Rahim to said that their derogatory comments have gone viral and he is facing a tough time answering calls from well-wishers and handling threat calls from the fringe within his community. "I am being judged by individuals taking refuge in the anonymity that social media offers them and not by clerics," he lamented.

Noting that police have not registered an FIR on his complaints stating that they need permission from the court to do so, Rahim while reposing faith in Mangaluru city police wondered if they are being directed not to act against his perpetrators because of his political affiliation. "The people abusing me over WhatsApp, spreading obnoxious voice-clips are all real people and yet police are not able to locate them based on their phone numbers and this is indeed strange," he said.

Defending his decision not to involve the party in trying to bring pressure on the authorities to act, Rahim said he had approached the police as a citizen seeking justice to the injustice being meted out to him. "If you want to kill me, do so once, but please give me a valid reason (for such action)," he said adding the only demand of his detractors is that he leave the BJP. City police has provided him with a gunman after a failed murder attempt on him while heading the academy.

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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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