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Kerala Court Convicts Three Individuals in the Murder of Mysuru Healer Shaba Sherif

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1 year ago

March 21, 2025

On Thursday, the Manjeri First Additional Sessions Court convicted three men for the abduction and murder of Shaba Sherif, a traditional healer from Mysuru. Nine other defendants were acquitted.
The convicted individuals are Shaibin Ashraf (42) from Kaipenchery in Nilambur, Ponnakkaran Shihabudheen (36) from Sultan Bathery, and Naduthodika Nishad (41) from Nilambur. Sentencing is scheduled for March 22.

This case is notably one of the few in Kerala where a murder conviction was achieved without the recovery of the victim’s body. The court found the three guilty of culpable homicide.

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Shaba Sherif was murdered in October 2020 after being held captive for over a year. The perpetrators dismembered his body and disposed of the remains in the Chaliyar River near Edavanna. The prosecution successfully secured a conviction despite the absence of the victim’s body. A pivotal piece of evidence was a video showing Shaba restrained and shackled in a room at Shaibin’s residence, which was later released by Thangalakath Noushad (41) from Sultan Bathery, who subsequently became a witness for the prosecution. Additionally, a strand of Shaba’s hair found in Shaibin’s car was confirmed through DNA testing.

At 60, Shaba Sherif ran a clinic in Mysuru, known for his traditional treatments of hemorrhoids. Shaibin, an industrialist, initially approached Shaba under the guise of seeking treatment for a patient, but his true motive was to learn the secret formula for Shaba’s medicine to establish his own business. After luring Shaba to Kerala, he imprisoned him in a room in his Nilambur home when the healer refused to share his secret.

Over the course of time, Shaba endured severe physical abuse. In a violent outburst in October 2020, Shaibin kicked him in the chest, resulting in Shaba’s death. To conceal their crime, Shaibin, along with Shihabudheen, Noushad, and Nishad, dismembered the body and disposed of the remains in the Chaliyar River.

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National

Jammu University Introduces Fuel-Saving Measures

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3 days ago

May 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

National : The University of Jammu has announced several fuel-saving measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation. Vice-Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai said the university has decided to conduct all PhD viva voce examinations online to reduce travel and save fuel.

The university will also prefer virtual speakers for national and international conferences. In another step, the Academic Council meeting planned in Poonch has been shifted to the Jammu University campus to avoid unnecessary travel.

Prof Rai said the measures will help save fuel, time and resources. He also encouraged university staff to use bicycles and carpool while travelling to the campus.

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One Year On: Pahalgam Attack Still Haunts the Nation

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4 weeks ago

April 21, 2026

Namma Kudla

National: One year after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the nation remembers the 26 people who lost their lives. The attack took place on April 22 at Baisaran, a popular tourist spot.

At first, reports said only five people were injured. Later, it became clear that it was one of the worst terror attacks in the region in decades. Terrorists came out of the forest and opened fire on tourists.

Survivors said the attackers separated men from women and children. They then shot the men at close range. Many victims were reportedly targeted after being asked about their religion.

A heartbreaking image of Himanshi Narwal sitting beside her husband’s body became a symbol of the tragedy. Her husband, a naval officer, was among those killed.

The group The Resistance front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. The case was investigated by the National Investigation Agency.

After months of tracking, security forces launched Operation Mahadev. On July 28, 2025, all three terrorists were killed after a long search operation.

The attack remains a painful memory and a reminder of the need for strong security.

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Social Media Influencer-Turned Gangster Held Abroad

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1 month ago

April 9, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Rao Inderjeet Yadav has been arrested in Dubai. He is wanted in a murder case from Haryana.

He fled India in 2024 after a businessman was killed in Rohtak. Police had been searching for him since then. Officials said Dubai authorities have asked for documents. He is likely to be brought back to India soon.

Yadav faces more than 15 criminal cases. These include extortion, fraud, and illegal land deals. The Enforcement Directorate also investigated him for money laundering. Raids led to the seizure of cash, cars, and documents.

He also ran a music company called Gems Tunes. It produced regional songs.

Yadav had a large social media following. He often showed his rich lifestyle online. He has denied all charges. He claims he is being framed.

Police are now preparing for further action.