Rahul, Kharge pay tributes to soldiers killed in Pulwama terror attack
New Delhi (PTI): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid tributes to CRPF personnel who died in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama in 2019 and said their courage and devotion to the nation will always be remembered.
"My heartfelt tributes to our brave soldiers who were martyred in the daring terrorist attack in Pulwama in 2019. The nation will forever remain indebted to them for their supreme sacrifice in the defence of Mother India," Gandhi said in a post on X.
A suicide bomber crashed his explosive-laden vehicle into a bus ferrying Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel on February 14, 2019, killing 40 jawans.
Days later, India launched a retaliatory attack, which came to be known as the Balakot airstrike.
Kharge said the soldiers' indomitable courage and unflinching devotion to the nation will forever be etched in our collective memory
"We pay our deepest homage to the brave martyrs of Bharat Mata, who laid down their lives in Pulwama," the Congress chief posted on X.
Congress general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal said the day is a reminder of the sacrifice that soldiers and their families make for the country’s safety.
"We reiterate our pledge that we will never let their sacrifice go in vain, and will always strive to eliminate the forces of terror that took their lives," he said in a post on X.
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also paid tributes to soldiers who were killed in the attack.
"We shall forever remain indebted to our martyrs and their families. The courage, dedication, service and martyrdom of our valiant soldiers are exemplary for all of us," Vadra said in a post in Hindi on X.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Karnataka: College student dies by suicide in Dharwad, 3 policemen suspended
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): A college student allegedly died by suicide here, following which three policemen were suspended over allegations of harassment linked to his death by the victim's family.
Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25 during an anti-drug drive, police said on Wednesday.
He hailed from Belur village in Bagalkot district, but was staying with his friends at a rented accommodation in Girinagar area of Dharwad city, police said.
Among the 18 students tested, Aditya was among the 10 who had tested negative for ganja consumption and was subsequently released.
Some of his roommates, however, tested positive.
According to police, Aditya's family alleged that despite testing negative, he was harassed by police. They also claimed some policemen demanded Rs 2,000 to settle the matter and threatened legal action if he failed to pay.
He had called his mother asking for money, but she could not arrange it immediately, the family claimed.
On Monday night, Aditya allegedly died by suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at his rented accommodation, with his family alleging police harassment and pressure over demand for money drove him to the extreme step, a senior police officer said.
Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar told PTI that an unnatural death case has been registered at Vidyagiri police station. Three policemen have been suspended over the allegations, and further investigation is underway.
