Rahul Gandhi hails people of Suntikoppa as oasis of hope
New Delhi, Aug 21 : Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hailed the people of Suntikoppa, a small town in Karnataka, for working together to help the flood victims of the state and described them as an "oasis of hope".
"In Kodagu, Karnataka, massive floods have unleashed a trail of devastation. But amidst the gloom, here's a great story about an oasis of hope, a small town, Suntikoppa, where Shiv, Ram, Christ, Allah and the Buddha are working together to help those in need. This is India!" Gandhi said in a tweet attaching a newsreport.
In the newsreport, it was mentioned how the people of Suntikoppa converted a temple, a church and a madarsa into a relief camp by keeping caste or religion at bay, thus showing the essence of communal harmony.
The heavy rains in Karnataka, leading to flooding and landslips, have claimed 12 lives in Kodagu district.
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Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
Istanbul (AP): A gunfight erupted outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, leaving two assailants dead and a police officer wounded, Turkiye's Haberturk broadcaster reported.
The report said attackers were carrying long-barreled weapons. An exchange of fire with police killed two, while a third assailant was captured. One officer sustained injuries during the clash.
The area surrounding the building was quickly sealed off.
