Mangaluru, Jan 7: Abdul Hakeem Kuloor, the brother of Ahmed Basheer, who passed away at a hospital on Sunday four days after he was attacked by communal hatemongers at Kottara Chowki in the city, has urged people not to disrupt peace.
“When my brother Basheer was alive everyone respected him. This is time to pray for his soul. No one should try to disrupt peace. There will be no procession,” said a teary-eyed Hakeem, who had shared a close bond with his brother.
The aggrieved brother’s timely statement gains significance in the wake of attempts by saffron forces to take out funeral procession of Deepark Rao, who was hacked death by another gang hours before attack on Basheer on January 3.
When the news of Basheer’s death began to spread, Food and Civil Supplies Minister U T Khader and Mangaluru City North MLA B A Mohiuddin Bava rushed the AJ Hospital and urged the people who had gathered outside the hospital to see the mortal remains to maintain peace. ADGP Kamal Panth too visited the hospital.
Hakeem said that the last rites of Basheer will take place on the premises of Mohiuddin Juma Masjid at Kuloor-Panjimogeru. “Soon after the postmortem the mortal remains will be kept at Basheer’s house at Akashbhavan where only female family members are allowed. Later, the body will be taken to the mosque where Mayyit Namaz will be held. Before burial relatives and friends can see the Basheer’s face there,” he said.
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They killed a hindu and a muslim to disrupt peace. But invain, your evil intentions did not succeed.
Both families have taken pain but trying to spead peace. Great families.
Heart felt condolences to families of deepak and basheer.
Alhamdullillah, We Muslims should show the TRUE ISLAM that is taught by Prophet Muhammad pbuh.. We know everything happens with the will of ALLAH and in times of pain, Prophet Muhammad pbuh taught us to be patience ... Appreciate abdul hakeem showing the true faith to keep the society peaceful... Alhamdullillah (Thanks to God) and May ALLAH reward the families of ahmed Basheer and deepak rao & give strength to cope with the situation of immense pain.
Alhamdulillah. This is what Islam teaches us. May Allah (swt) bestow patience & his mercy upon all of us.
Dear Abdul Hakeem saheb, really a great statement you have uttered. Jazak Allah Khair
Compare the response of the family members of Deepak Rao and Ahmed Basheer after their murders. You will realize the what is politics and what is humanity.
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