New Delhi: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi congratulates Team India for their triumphant T20 World Cup final win against South Africa in Barbados. Taking to X soon after India's nail-biting victory on Saturday night, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi praised the team's phenomenal performance throughout the tournament.

"Surya, what a brilliant catch! Rohit, this win is a testament to your leadership. Rahul, I know Team India will miss your guidance. The spectacular Men in Blue have made our country proud," Gandhi stated on X, referring to coach Rahul Dravid, captain Rohit Sharma, and cricketer Surya Kumar Yadav.

Gandhi also congratulated Virat Kohli on his outstanding T20 career. "You truly are signing off in grand style!" he said. Virat Kohli announced his retirement from T20 internationals following the World Cup final.

Other Congress leaders joined in the celebration. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated the Men in Blue for their impressive talent and dedication, singling out Virat Kohli, Axar Patel, and Arshdeep Singh for their standout performances. He expressed pride in every Indian for this remarkable victory, promising continued support and cheers for future matches.

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Puttur (Karnataka), Nov 26: Four people have been arrested for allegedly disposing of a Dalit labourer’s body negligently in Puttur taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, police said on Tuesday.

The deceased, Shivappa (70), a resident of Keremoole near Sullia, worked as an assistant mason at Tauro Cement Fabrication Unit in Salmara village. He reportedly collapsed and died during work hours on November 16.

Instead of providing medical assistance or notifying his family, the factory owner, Henry Tauro, allegedly loaded Shivappa’s body onto a pickup truck and dumped it near his home, placing it on wooden logs by the roadside, according to police.

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The incident sparked outrage among Dalit organisations in Puttur, including the Adi Dravida Samaja Seva Sangha, who demanded a thorough investigation.

Protests over delays in apprehending the accused intensified public pressure, leading to the arrests of Tauro, his son Kiran, their assistant Prakash, and a mason named Stany.

According to a complaint lodged by Shivappa's son-in-law, the accused brought Shivappa home unresponsive on the evening of November 16. He was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

A case has been registered under the Prevention of Atrocities Against Dalits Act, and investigations are underway to establish the cause of death and examine allegations of mishandling the victim’s body, police added.

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