Toll gate staff assaulted in Mangaluru
Mangaluru (Karnataka) (PTI): A group of people travelling in a car allegedly assaulted toll gate staff, following an altercation over evading the toll fee, police said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred late Sunday night at the Talapady toll gate, where three occupants of the car reportedly attacked the toll staff, police said.
The entire episode was captured on CCTV, and efforts are underway to apprehend all suspects involved, they added.
According to police, five men travelling in a car registered in Uttar Pradesh attempted to evade the toll fee while heading to Kerala from Mangaluru. When a staff member from IGS, the toll management company, tried to stop them, the men reportedly became aggressive.
The group stopped their vehicle, confronted the staff, and allegedly attacked them using available objects. Toll employees Manu, Sudham, and Aman sustained injuries and were admitted to a private hospital for treatment, a senior officer said.
The suspects have been identified as Zulfan, Nifan, and Fayaz, all residents of Ullal. Police have arrested Zulfan, while efforts are underway to trace the other two suspects.
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MEA reports more than 200 Indians enlisted in Russian military since 2022; 26 deaths confirmed
More than 200 Indian nationals have joined the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 are confirmed dead, MEA—The Ministry of External Affairs have informed the Upper house of the Parliament: Rajya Sabha.
In a written response, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has stated that at least 202 Indians are reported to have joined the Russian army. Among these recruited personnels, 26 have lost their lives; while, seven individuals have been reported missing by Russian authorities. He added that the remains of two deceased Indian nationals were cremated in Russia.
Singh noted that the sustained diplomatic efforts by the Indian government have led to the early discharge of 119 individuals. He further added that the discussions are going smoothly with the Russians to secure the release of the remaining personnel, with efforts underway to facilitate the early discharge of 50 more Indian nationals.
According to the minister, the Union government is in contact with Russian authorities to ensure the safety, welfare, and prompt return of Indian citizens serving in the Russian army. The issue, he said, is being addressed at multiple levels, including interactions between senior leaders, ministers, and officials of both countries.
The said disclosure was made in response to queries raised by Saket Gokhale, the MP of Trinamool Congress, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the MP of INC, regarding the number of Indians allegedly recruited into the military service in Russia; Along with the details of deaths and missing persons reported since 2022.
