Qatar Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) Ernad constituency secretary and a native of Keezhuparambu in Malappuram district, K E Ashraf, was honoured with a bravery award by the constituency committee.
He saved two children, aged eight and 12, of a Keralite family from drowning in the sea while celebrating Eid al-Adha holiday at Al Khor Al Thakhira Beach, the committee said in a statement.
A Qatar resident for 12 years, Ashraf is currently an employee of the Ministry of Interior. Ernad constituency committee president Ajmal Areekode presented the award. Pallipparamban Veeran Haji Kuniyil was the chief guest. KMCC office bearers Niyas Moorkanad, Naseer VP, Layis Kuniyil, Safeer Edavanna, Rafeeq Aboobacker and Sameer BK spoke on the occasion.