11 Nepali nationals arrested in connection with clash between groups in front of Vidhana Soudha
Bengaluru (PTI): Eleven Nepali nationals were arrested while two minors were detained in connection with a clash that broke out between two groups in front of Vidhana Soudha here, police said on Friday.
A video of the incident that occurred on November 16 went viral on social media, prompting police action.
According to police, the incident involved two groups of Nepali nationals who frequently visit popular landmarks in Bengaluru to create reels in their native language, which gain traction in Nepal. The confrontation allegedly began when one group spotted the other filming reels near Vidhan Soudha, escalating into a fight.
When both groups started attacking each other, police intervened and used mild force to bring the situation under control.
Citing preliminary investigation, a senior police officer said that the rivalry between the two groups dates back to a month ago when they picked up a fight over multiple issues, including a dispute over a stolen mobile phone.
In connection with the incident in front of Vidhan Soudha, a case was registered and all those involved in the incident were identified. So far, 13 Nepali nationals have been taken into custody, including two minors, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Akshay M Hakay said.
Police suspect more individuals may be linked to the case and further investigation is underway.
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
