Maharajganj (PTI): Two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested along the Indo-Nepal border area here for allegedly trying to cross over to India without visa papers, a senior official said on Thursday.
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Commandant Sankar Singh said the two identified as Ahmed Rubel and Mohammad Khukan were arrested while trying to cross into India from Nepal through the Bargadwa border outpost on Wednesday evening.
The two were handed over to the local police for further interrogation.
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Davangere: Congress candidate Samarth Shamanur has emerged victorious in the Davangere South constituency, a seat that witnessed intense competition between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. An official announcement is awaited.
The Congress has regained the constituency, while BJP candidate Srinivas Dasakariappa put up a strong fight but was defeated.
The by-election was held following the death of sitting Shamanuru Shivashankarappa. Despite internal ticket-related confusion and dissatisfaction among sections of the minority community, the Congress managed to secure the seat.
