Four BJP workers transporting cattle illegally held in Dharmasthala
Belthangady: Dharmasthala Police have arrested four BJP workers in relation to an incident of illegal transport of cattle in three vehicles by the workers, and have confiscated three vehicles and eight cattle.
The arrested men have been identified as Pramod Salian, a resident of Morthaje in Navoor village; Pushparaj of Olagadde in Belthangady taluk; Chennakeshava, a resident of Arkalgud in Kasaba hobli, Hassan district, and Sandeep Hirebelaguli of Holenarsipura, all of whom were active members of the BJP.
The Dharmasthala Police team, led by Sub-inspector Anil Kumar, investigated the matter on receiving a tip-off on Wednesday and inspected vehicles near the Ram Mandir at Kanyadi, Dharmasthala. During the inspection at Kanyadi, they found the four arrested BJP workers illegally transporting cattle from Ujire to Dharmasthala in three vehicles, including two pickup vehicles.
The police team arrested the BJP workers and also confiscated the vehicles and the eight cattle, including six cows and two male calves that were being transported in the vehicles. The worth of the cattle is estimated to be Rs 65,000 while the vehicles are said to be worth Rs 7 lakh.
The Dharmasthala Police have filed a case and are investigating the matter further.
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PM Modi attends Christmas service at Delhi church, greets citizens
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended a Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption here along with a large congregation of Christians of Delhi and north India.
The service included prayers, carols, hymns and a special prayer for the prime minister by Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul Swarup, the Bishop of Delhi.
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"Attended the Christmas morning service at The Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi. The service reflected the timeless message of love, peace and compassion. May the spirit of Christmas inspire harmony and goodwill in our society," Modi said in a post on X.
Earlier, the prime minister greeted citizens on Christmas.
"Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas filled with peace, compassion and hope. May the teachings of Jesus Christ strengthen harmony in our society," he said in another post on X.
Over the last few years, PM Modi has been regularly attending programmes connected with the Christian community.
During Easter in 2023, he attended a programme at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Delhi.
On Christmas in 2023, he hosted a programme at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi.
In 2024, he attended a dinner at the residence of Minister George Kurian and also a programme hosted by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India.
This shows a regular engagement with the community, sources said.
Meanwhile, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan also greeted people on Christmas.
"Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas, overflowing with hope, love, and kindness. May Christ's message inspire us to build stronger, more caring communities, and may his teachings strengthen our bonds and promote lasting peace," he wrote on X.
