PRESS RELEASE

July 2, 2005

New Delhi: Chairman of Ta'awun Trust Dr. Mohd. Manzoor Alam has expressed its deep anguish over death of as many as 110 people and an immense damage to property following an incessant spell of rains in Gujarat.

Dr. Alam has appealed to the people to help the victims without taking into consideration their caste and creed. He has also welcomed the centre's announcement of an aid of Rs. 500 crores for the state.

Chairman of the Ta'awun Trust has appealed to the philanthropists to extend their assistance to the Trust so that it could also participate in relief operations.

Ta'awun Trust is a New Delhi-Based non-profit, non-governmental organisation involved in national-building and empowering the Muslim community with respect to education and healthcare.

(Mansoor Ahmad)
Secretary for Relief, Ta'awun Trust