Archbishop of Bengaluru extends Easter message of peace, unity, hope
Bengaluru: Most Rev. Dr. Peter Machado, Archbishop of Bangalore, extended warm Easter greetings to the people of Karnataka and the nation, urging them to embrace the spirit of resurrection as a source of renewed hope, compassion, and unity.
Highlighting the significance of Easter, Archbishop Machado stated that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is not merely a historical event but a profound spiritual reality. "Easter continues to inspire faith, courage, and transformation in the hearts of believers and all people of goodwill," he affirmed.
Emphasising the universal nature of the Easter message, the Archbishop reflected on the words of the Risen Christ to His disciples, “Peace be with you.” He noted that these words carry enduring relevance, especially in today’s world marked by conflict and division. “They remind us of our collective call to nurture harmony, extend forgiveness, and build bridges of understanding in our communities and nation,” he said.
Calling on all citizens to rise above despair and discouragement, Archbishop Machado urged a renewed commitment to values of love, justice, and solidarity. He expressed hope that the holy season would fill homes and hearts with divine grace, inner strength, and lasting joy.
The Archbishop concluded by extending his prayers and blessings beyond the boundaries of religion, stating that the message of Easter is meant for all. “May this Easter inspire in each one of us a new dawn of peace, hope, and countless blessings,” he said.
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Delhi: Couple held for stealing cash, valuables from elderly people travelling in e-rickshaws
New Delhi (PTI): A couple has been arrested for allegedly stealing cash or valuables from elderly passengers travelling in e-rickshaws in west Delhi's Moti Nagar area, police said on Sunday.
The accused has been identified as Suresh (25) and his wife, the police said, adding that they were apprehended after an investigation into the theft of Rs 1 lakh from a 60-year-old passenger earlier this week.
According to the police, the complainant, a resident of Kirti Nagar, had hired an e-rickshaw from a showroom on Shivaji Marg on May 13.
The man was carrying a small bag containing Rs 1 lakh cash. After reaching his destination, he found that the bag had been torn and the cash was missing, they said.
An e-FIR was registered at Moti Nagar police station on May 14 and an investigation was launched. A team analysed CCTV footage from the route taken by the complainant and identified the e-rickshaw allegedly used in the crime.
"Using technical surveillance and local inputs, the accused couple was traced and apprehended," a senior police officer said.
During interrogation, the accused allegedly disclosed that they used to target elderly passengers travelling in e-rickshaws and steal cash and valuables from their bags during transit without raising suspicion.
Police recovered Rs 90,000 of the stolen amount from the possession of the accused along with the e-rickshaw used in the commission of the offence.
"The accused had no previous criminal involvement on record. Further investigation is underway to ascertain whether the couple was involved in other similar theft cases targeting passengers and senior citizens in different parts of the city," the police officer added.
