K.M.K. Khalilur Rahman, 59, the eldest son of Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) president K.M. Kader Mohideen, died in Tiruchi on Saturday after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Rashida Banu, a son, and a daughter. As a tuberculosis scientist, he had worked in Saudi Arabia and Dubai for a while. He undertook various research projects during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and DMK president M.K. Stalin spoke to Mr. Mohideen and offered their condolences. TNCC president B. Manickam Tagore, MDMK general secretary Vaiko, and State Ministers A.M. Shahjahan and P. Viswanathan were among those who condoled the death of Khalilur Rahman. Published - August 02, 2026 07:03 pm IST