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India Today
an hour ago
- Politics
- India Today
Kerala mountaineer stuck at Alaska peak rescued, back safe at base camp
Shaikh Hasan Khan, a mountaineer from Kerala who was stranded on Mount Denali in Alaska due to a severe snowstorm, has been rescued and is now safe at the base camp. Congress MP Anto Antony confirmed the development, stating that Khan is doing also reportedly spoke with his family after his safe return. Khan, a Government Secretariat employee and an experienced climber who previously scaled Mount Everest, had been attempting to hoist the Indian flag atop North America's highest peak as a tribute to the Indian Army's Operation extreme weather conditions left him unable to descend, forcing him to send out distress messages seeking urgent rescue. His last known communication was on June 10, when he informed his family of a critical shortage of food and water. The same day, Khan posted a video on Instagram from Talkateena, Alaska, showing a Climber's Memorial at a cemetery for mountaineers who lost their lives at Denali, also known as Mount silence that followed sparked a flurry of diplomatic and political efforts. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking immediate intervention and urging the Indian Embassy in the United States to act MP Shashi Tharoor also stepped in, calling Khan a 'heroic young explorer' in a post on X. In a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Tharoor included Khan's passport and satellite contact information to expedite coordination with US authorities. 'This young Indian, whose pursuits have brought quiet distinction to our country, now finds himself in a precarious and life-threatening situation,' Tharoor IN THIS STORY#Kerala
News18
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Veteran Pakistani Actress Ayesha Khan Found Dead In Karachi Home; Body Found A Week Later
Last Updated: Pakistani actress Ayesha Khan was found dead in her Karachi flat after a week. Her decomposed body raised concerns about her health and isolated final days. Renowned Pakistani actress Ayesha Khan, known for her iconic roles in classic television dramas, was found dead in her apartment in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 7, Karachi, on Wednesday. She was 76. According to local media reports, Khan's body was discovered nearly a week after her passing. Neighbours alerted the authorities after noticing a foul smell emanating from the actress's residence. Police officials confirmed that the body was in a decomposed state, indicating she had died several days prior. Khan, who had been living alone for several years, was reportedly dealing with health issues and had largely withdrawn from the public eye. Her remains were shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for post-mortem examination to determine the cause and exact time of death. Following medico-legal formalities, her body was transferred to the Edhi Foundation mortuary in Sohrab Goth. An investigation into the circumstances of her death has been launched, with police questioning neighbours and reaching out to possible relatives for further information. As of now, no signs of foul play have been reported. Born on November 22, 1948, Ayesha Khan was a veteran of Pakistani television, celebrated for her performances in shows such as Akhri Chattan, Tipu Sultan: The Tiger Lord, Dehleez, Daraarein, Bol Meri Machli, and Ek Aur Aasman. She also appeared in films including Muskaan, Fatima, and the Indian film Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman. Ayesha was the elder sister of the late actress Khalida Riyasat, another stalwart of the Pakistani television industry. While both sisters contributed significantly to the golden era of PTV dramas, Ayesha gradually stepped away from the limelight in her later years. Her passing has prompted an outpouring of grief from the entertainment fraternity. Celebrities and fans alike took to social media to pay tribute to her legacy and express sadness over the circumstances of her lonely demise. The incident has also reignited concerns about the well-being of senior artists, particularly those living alone and forgotten by the industry they once enriched. First Published:
ITV News
2 hours ago
- ITV News
Former Bradford imam jailed for repeatedly raping boy at mosque
An imam who was once recognised by royalty has been jailed for repeatedly raping a boy at a mosque in Bradford. Mohammed Hanif Khan, 57, was an imam at Bradford Grand Mosque on Sunbridge Road when he groomed the victim and sexually abused him over several years in the 1990s. Khan, of Blagden Street in Sheffield, admitted multiple counts of rape and was jailed for 13 years at Bradford Crown Court. Acting Det Ch Insp Laura Casey, of Bradford District Safeguarding Team, said: 'Khan was in a position of trust when he committed this horrific abuse on a child. 'As an imam, he was looked up to by students and family members within the community. 'He stole his victims' childhood. I would like to praise the bravery and courage of the victim for coming forward and reporting these crimes to us. " Khan was once regarded as one of Britain's most influential imams. In 2004 he was invited to Buckingham Palace to receive a Butler Trust Award from Princess Anne for his work in diversity. But he was later forced to resign from a position at Dovegate Prison, near Uttoxeter, over allegations he sexually harassed three female members of staff. And in 2011, Khan was sentenced to 16 years in jail for sexually assaulting two boys in Stoke-on-Trent. He remains on the sex offenders register for life.
News18
3 hours ago
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Kerela Mountaineer Shaikh Hasan Khan, Who Got Trapped On US Peak, Rescued
Last Updated: The mountaineer, Shaikh Hasan Khan, had sent a desperate SOS message via satellite phone seeking rescue and assistance after becoming stranded with his team. An Indian mountaineer from Kerala, who reportedly got trapped on the Denali Mountain in North America, has been rescued. He is currently at the base camp and is doing fine. The mountaineer, Shaikh Hasan Khan, had sent a desperate SOS message via satellite phone seeking rescue and assistance after becoming stranded with his team on Denali Mountain in North America. Khan, who was at Camp 5 on the mountain at an altitude of 17,000 feet, were stuck in a severe storm with limited food and water. In a message sent via satellite phone, Khan had said, 'Hi, this is Shaikh. I am on an expedition to Mount Denali, the highest peak of North America. We are stuck in a severe storm at 17,000 ft at Camp 5. Less food and water to survive. I am here on a mission to hold a banner to congratulate our armed forces for Operation Sindoor. Only God can help us." Who Is Shaikh Hasan Khan? Khan, an assistant section officer in the Kerala Finance Department, embarked on this mission to honor the Indian Army's Operation Sindoor. He began his journey on June 4 from Chennai, reaching the US on June 6, and commenced his climb on June 10 after a video call with his parents. Accompanied by a fellow climber from Tamil Nadu, Khan has previously scaled several peaks across continents, including Mount Everest in 2022. First Published: June 20, 2025, 16:16 IST
Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Indian Express
Delhi Police book gangster Hashim Baba's wife Zoya Khan under MCOCA
The Delhi Police Special Cell has booked jailed gangster Hashim Baba's third wife, Zoya Khan, under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) for allegedly helping her husband run his syndicate in the national capital, an official said. The MCOCA provides special powers to enforcement agencies to tackle organised crime syndicates. Khan, a resident of Northeast Delhi's Welcome, was arrested in February in connection with a drug smuggling case and was also interrogated over the 2024 murders of a Farsh Bazar businessman and a Greater Kailash gym owner. According to police sources, apart from Khan, Baba and his associates, Anwar and Samir Baba, were also booked under the MCOCA last week. The Special Cell will seek Khan's custody for further interrogation next week, sources added. During the investigation, sources said, the police found that she was operating Baba's gang—Baba is an associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang—while he was in prison. A pistol was also recovered from her residence, sources added. Baba was arrested in 2020 and is currently lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with several cases, including murder and extortion. He married Zoya in 2017 while he was out on bail, sources said. Last year, Baba was arrested from Tihar Jail in connection with the murder of gym owner Nadir Shah in South Delhi's Greater Kailash. Baba, whose real name is Ashim, was born in 1982 in Indira Vihar in Gokulpuri. His family hails from Aghapur village in Gajraula, near Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh. He allegedly orchestrated the 2016 Karkardooma court shooting to kill Chenu Pehelwan. In 2019, another case under MCOCA was registered against Baba and the Abdul Nasir gang.
