Funeral arrangements announced for Solihull double murder victims
Staff Reporter
September 3, 2018
Funeral arrangements have been announced for the victims of the double murder which took place in Solihull last week.
A daughter and her mother were stabbed to death in Solihull in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday.
22-year-old Raneem Oudeh called the police several times to report threats from her ex-partner, before she and her 49-year-old mother Khaola Saleem were both knifed to death just after midnight outside their home in Northdown Road.
When police arrived at the scene minutes in response to the phone call, it was too late and the mother and daughter were pronounced dead at the scene.
A murder investigation was launched and a national manhunt to track the killer. 21-year-old Janbaz Tarin has since been arrested on suspicion of killing both women, and has been charged with murder.
The police force admitted it had “previous contact” with the family and the case has since been referred to the police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
West Midlands Police Funeral arrangements
Details of funeral arrangements for the Khaola Saleem and Raneem Oudeh have been announced by friends of the family.
An Islamic prayer service – known as a janaazah – is expected to take place at the Ghamkol Sharif Mosque in Small Heath tomorrow (Tuesday 4th September) at 2pm, after the Zuhr prayers.
The funeral service will be followed by the burial at Widney Manor Cemetery in Bentley Heath, Solihull.
Additional prayers and serving of food will take place in the evening at 6pm, back at the Ghamkol Sharif Mosque in Golden Hillock Road, in Small Heath.
Google StreetView The message sent out by friends of the family states:
“Namaz-e-Janaza for Sister Khaola Saleem and Sister Raneem Oudeh (Solihull Murder Victims) will be held on Tuesday 4th September 2018 at 2pm Zuhr Salah time at Ghamkol Shareef Masjid, 150 Golden Hillock Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0DX.
Burial will be at Widney Manor Cemetery, Widney Manor Road, Bentley Heath, B93 9AA at 3.45pm.
Thereafter at approx 6pm Dua and food at Ghamkol Masjid, Golden Hillock Road, Small Heath.
The families will be receiving guests for Fatiha at Ghamkol Masjid on 4th,5th and 6th September 2018 from 6pm-9pm. Please make Dua for the Marhumas.
May Allah (swt) grant them the highest place in Jannat Ul Firdous and grant Sabr to the families, Ameen.”
West Midlands Police Tributes
Hundreds of people have expressed have paid tribute to the mother and daughter following their tragic deaths, and many are expected to turnout to pay their respects at the funeral.
Khaola’s brother in law spoke on behalf of the family: “The family would like to express their sincere thanks for all the police are doing to bring justice for Khaola and Raneem.
“They would also like to thank the local Birmingham community and general public for their continued help and support.
“At this time, their hearts go out to their loved ones who had their lives so tragically cut short and especially to the young children they left behind.
“May they soon rest in peace and may justice be done.”
In a statement online, the Women Against Radicalisation Network (WARN) wrote:
“We will be attending to show our support and #solidarity to the family and pay respect to these two beautiful brave women.”
The organisation’s Director Henna Rai added:
“We will be there to pay our respects. Domestic violence can always be fatal, it’s only ever one step away and should be tackled head on. As a survivor, I know we never get over it, nor the fear for our lives!”
