Kadaba, May 31: A Hindu youth arranged an Iftar party in mosque for his Muslim friends in Mardhala. This gesture of the youth was widely praised by the locals.

Gopala Krishna, owner of Shri Bhagavathi hotel in Mardhala Poojary complex used to organise iftar party in his hotel since three years. However, this year he chose mosque as venue for his iftar party.

In the wake of raising communal tension in coastal district in recent time, the gesture of Gopala Krishna received accolades from the public.

Gopala Krishna said that he organise iftar parties to create harmony among the people.

This is not the first time Mardala is witnessing the feeling of brotherhood. Muslim youths here used to participate in public Ganeshotsava and auto drivers of all religion take part in Milad Un Nabi procession.



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Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.

Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.

 

Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.