Bengaluru: Two candidates from BJP file nomination for BBMP's Mayor post
Bengaluru: In the latest development at the BBMP Mayor’s election in the city, two members of the BJP have filed their nomination on Tuesday here.
M Gautam Kumar, Councillor of Joguvalia ward and another corporator Padmananba Reddy, both members of BJP have filed nominations for the post of Mayor’s post.
BJP State President Nalin Kumar Kateel, on Monday held meetings with party leaders till late night to finalise the name of the candidate who will contest for the post from the party. Nalin Kumar led committee voted in favour of Gautam Kumar and elected him as the party’s candidate for the post. The last minute nomination filing by Reddy has raised several eyebrows within the party.
The party has however backed Mahalaxmi Ravindra of Hosahalli ward to file nomination for the post of Deputy Mayor.
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Two men shot dead, one injured in firing incident in Punjab’s Batala
Chandigarh (PTI): Two persons were shot dead and one sustained injuries after unidentified persons opened fire at them in Punjab’s Batala late Monday night, police said.
The incident occurred in Bhoma village in Sri Hargobindpur subdivision.
Senior Superintendent of Police Batala, Mehtab Singh said some unidentified people opened fire at three persons who were on a walk.
The deceased were identified as Kashmir Singh and Jugraj Singh, according to the SSP. The injured, identified as another man named Jugraj Singh, has been admitted to a hospital.
Preliminary investigation revealed that there was no angle of extortion or any threat call in this incident, said the SSP.
Investigation in the matter is underway and CCTV footage in the area is being scanned, he said, adding that the culprits would soon be traced.
Police have initiated a thorough investigation and are making all efforts to identify and apprehend the accused at the earliest.
“Our teams are working on this case,” he said while replying to a question.
