18-year-old girl stabbed near Puttur police station, critical
Puttur: A shocking incident unfolded on Thursday afternoon near the women's police station in Puttur city, as a young girl was critically injured after being attacked with a knife by a young man.
The victim, identified as Gauri (18) from Bantwal taluk, was rushed to Puttur Government Hospital with severe injuries. Due to the severity of her condition, she was later transferred to Mangalore Hospital for further medical care.
According to sources, Gauri was walking along the road when the assailant, a young man, suddenly attacked her with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds to her neck. The attacker fled the scene after Gauri fell to the ground due to her injuries.
The alleged attacker, identified as Padmaraj, was arrested by local police. Dakshina Kannada District Superintendent of Police, Rishyant C.B, confirmed the arrest of the accused
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Attacks on Christians contradict PM's message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot
Jaipur (PTI): Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed concern over the reported attacks and disruptions in prayer gatherings of the Christian community in different parts of the country, saying such incidents were "worrying and condemnable".
In a post on X, Gehlot said that while the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting a church and giving a message of peace and harmony, news of attacks on members of the Christian community from various regions reflected a serious contradiction.
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"Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred," the senior Congress leader said.
He added that Indian culture has always upheld the spirit of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", where every citizen has full freedom to practise their faith.
Gehlot urged the Centre and state governments to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no citizen is forced to celebrate their festival under fear.
