HUBBALLI: An all-rounder student from the city-- who is equally good in sports-- has secured 99.04% of marks in the SSLC exams, the result of which were announced on Monday.

Najma Kammar, a student of NK Thakkar High School, Hubballi, secured 99.04% by scoring 619 marks and stood third topper in the district. However, Najma is applying for re-valuation as she was expecting more marks.

Speaking to Vartha Bharati, Najma said "I have secured out of out in Maths, Science, and Social, but I lost a few marks in languages. I will apply for re-valuation,"

Daughter of Dr. SF Kammar of KIMS, Najma also wants to become a doctor. Her uncle Dr. KF Kammar is principal of KIMS, and from the same institute, her cousin Asaf Ali Kammar has completed MBBS recently.

Dr. SF Kammar informed that Najma used to study for 3-4 hours a day. Unlike other toppers, Najma is equally good in sports as well. She has represented her school in district level tournament In Throw-ball game, and in Abacus she won the first prize in national level competitions.

Najma, who always topped in her class, said "Anyone can become topper if studies with interest and understanding concepts."

Najma has already availed a free seat in a prestigious PU College in Hubballi after achieving the second rank out of 2500 students in a Talent Search Test conducted by the college.

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Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.

Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.

 

Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.