Spiritual head of Ajmer dargah urges youth to play role in nation building
Ajmer: The spiritual head of the Ajmer dargah, Zainul Abedin Ali Khan, called upon the youth to play a constructive role in nation building on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Maintaining that the youth were the foundation for the country's development, Khan expressed concern over their involvement in criminal activities.
However, Khan held discrepancies in society responsible for it.
"In the changing scenario, youngsters are becoming mature before time. On the one had, they are making all kind of achievements in a young age and on the other, they are indulging in crimes like kidnapping, blackmailing and rape," he said.
Referring to the recent Alwar gangrape, where a woman was raped in front of her husband, Khan said such incidents put the country to shame.
He said the talented youngsters were settling abroad, which was not in the interest of the nation.
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Kohli's U-19 teammate Amanpreet Singh Gill dies at 36
New Delhi (PTI): Former India U-19 and Punjab medium pacer Amanpreet Singh Gill died at the age of 36 in Chandigarh on Wednesday, leaving the cricket fraternity in mourning.
The cause of death is not yet known.
Gill, who was Virat Kohli's U-19 teammate, featured in six first-class matches for Punjab, picking up 11 wickets.
He was also part of the Punjab franchise (Kings XI Punjab) in the inaugural Indian Premier League season, and later served as a member of Punjab's senior selection committee.
"Punjab Cricket Association deeply mourns the sad demise of Amanpreet Singh Gill, former Punjab cricketer and Member, Senior Selection Committee Punjab,” the Punjab Cricket Association announced on X.
"Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and loved ones. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family in this difficult time."
Two-time World Cup-winning India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh also paid tribute to Gill.
"Deeply saddened to hear about Amanpreet Singh Gill’s passing. Shared the dressing room in our early days, he was a quiet, hardworking cricketer who loved the game. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Om Shanti,” Singh posted on X.
Gill played five Youth ODIs and one Youth Test for India in 2007.
In the longer format, he claimed the wicket of former Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera.
However, he did not make the Virat Kohli-led India U-19 side that went on to win the 2008 World Cup.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Amanpreet Singh Shergill, who proudly represented Punjab and was a part of the Punjab Kings family. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire cricketing fraternity,” Punjab Kings posted on their official Instagram account.
