Mysuru/Bhatkal: Bhatkal lad Khubaib Ahmed Akrami of Islamia Anglo Urdu High School, managed to secure second place in Urdu speech competition at state level 'Pratibha Karanji' event for High school students held here at Mysuru on 16th December, Sunday.

Son of Qazi of Bhatkal's Markazi Khaleefa Jamaat Ul Muslimeen, Maulana Khaja Akrami Nadvi, Khubaib had qualified for Urdu speech competition at state level Pratibha Karanji event after battling events at the division, taluka and district levels. 

Total of 68 students from 34 districts had participated in the state level, among which Khubaib managed to bag second place. This has brought a name not only for Bhatkal but also for Uttar Kannada district.

On his achievements, the school management congratulated him and expressed their best wishes.