Mangaluru: The 1st graders of The Shepherds' International Academy marked the end of the month of August by enacting a street play on the streets of Attavar, appealing for unity and to eliminate the hatred that has spread across the country.

“August is the month of utmost importance to all the Indians.  The month where we actually got ourselves free from the clutches of the British.  The 1st graders of The Shepherds' International Academy did not want to bid good bye to this month without a message to the fellow citizens.  It was with this very patriotic thought, they enacted a 'Street Play' on the topic 'Freedom' in the street of Attavar” a press release from the academy stated.

The students highlighted the need for freedom from 'Hatred',   'Inequality', 'Child Labour' and 'Pollution' which the country has not been able to eliminate even after more than 70 years of freedom from British rule. They conveyed the message beautifully and reminded all gathered to carry out their duties as responsible citizens.

“They demonstrated that only when we let go of all our differences and join hands together, we can achieve the real Freedom” the release added.

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Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.

According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.

Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.

Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.

The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.