– Mohammed Atherulla Shariff
Mangaluru: Barely 40 Kms from here, Karnire, a small hamlet with around 1000 population, has a good reason to celebrate. Haji KS Sayeed Karnire Charitable Trust handed over seven newly constructed and furnished houses to the underprivileged people on Sunday. Foundation stone for fourteen more houses was also laid on the occasion.
Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader, who inaugurated the houses, commended the project as a model of compassion and inspiration, emphasising that such achievements go beyond financial capability and reflect a commitment to serving marginalised communities. He expressed hope for more transformative projects from the Trust in the future and wished the beneficiaries a life of peace and harmony in their new homes.
Managing Trustee K.S. Sheikh, presiding over the event, detailed the Trust’s ambitious project to construct 50 houses on two and a half acres of land. Each house, valued at approximately ₹20 lakh, is fully furnished with modern amenities, including a kitchen, hall, two bedrooms, and a washing machine. Sheikh explained that these homes are provided to deserving families in Karnire who lack proper housing.
Kaup MLA Gurme Suresh Shetty lauded the Trust for its compassionate service in sheltering the underprivileged.
Federation of World Bunts Vice President Karnire Vishwanath Shetty said, “Even though I have added Karnire to my name, the credit for taking the small village of Karnire to the world level belongs to the Sayeed Haji family. Karnire is a town where everyone lives in harmony, regardless of caste, religion or difference. While Hindus have helped in the reconstruction of the mosque here, the Muslim community has also joined hands in the construction of the Hindu temple.”
Speaking in the opening remarks, K.S. Ashraf recalled the guidance of his late parents, expressed his gratitude for their teachings of kindness and service, which continue to inspire the family’s charitable efforts. He said, “We should do good to people. Our father used to preach to wish others well. Seeing his preaching and service, we have continued it. It is a great loss that our father and mother are not with us today. If they were here, they would have been happy now.”
On this occasion, U.T. Khader honoured K.S. Sheikh on behalf of Karnire Juma Masjid and Karnire Khidma Young Men’s Association.
