Archbishop of Bangalore calls for upholding Gandhi's ideals on 155th birth anniversary
Bengaluru: As the nation celebrates the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Archbishop of Bangalore Most Rev Dr Peter Machado, in a press statement, emphasized the continued relevance of Gandhi’s principles of truth, non-violence, and justice in today’s world.
Highlighting Gandhi’s ideals, the Archbishop noted that the values of love, service, and compassion, which were deeply rooted in Gandhi’s life, resonate with people of all faiths and backgrounds. He pointed out that in a time of increasing division, Gandhi’s message of peace and harmony remains crucial, urging people to reject hatred and violence.
The Archbishop also encouraged everyone to foster dialogue, mutual respect, and to serve the marginalized, reflecting Gandhi’s commitment to non-violence and truth. He called on communities to honor Gandhi’s legacy by incorporating his teachings into daily life, promoting patience, standing for justice, and working towards peaceful coexistence.
The Church, he said, supports efforts to carry forward Gandhi’s vision of a just and harmonious society.
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Minor girl out with friend raped in MP forest; truck driver, associate held
Raisen (MP), Nov 24: A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a truck driver while his two associates restrained the teenager’s male friend in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen district, an official said on Sunday.
Police have arrested two persons, including the truck driver, in connection with the alleged crime committed in Siyarmau forest on Silwani-Sagar Road, some 110 km from the district headquarters, on Saturday evening, he said.
The teenager and her 21-year-old male friend were returning after visiting the Vandevi temple in the area when they parked their two-wheeler and entered the forest, said Silwani’s Sub Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Anil Maurya.
At the same time, a truck broke down following which its driver, later identified as Sanju Adivasi (21), and his two friends also went inside the forest, where they spotted the girl and her friend.
The trio thrashed the young man and snatched the key of his motorcycle, he said, citing the FIR.
The driver took the girl deep inside the forest and allegedly raped her, while his associates restrained her friend, the official said.
After the three accused left, the girl and the youth walked to the road and alerted some policemen who were passing by.
Police registered a case against Sanju Adivasi and his associates Shivnarayan Advasi and Akshay Ahirwar under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 64 (rape), 70-1 (gang rape) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, he said.
Sanju and Shivnarayan have been arrested, while Ahirwar is on the run, the official said.
