After two-day search operation by locals, body of Bhatkal boy who went missing in dam, found
Bhatkal: Body of Ibrahim Abida, a 16-year old local boy who was washed away in Kadvinkatte dam on Wednesday evening, was recovered on Friday afternoon, after an intense two-day search operation by local youngsters led by Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation (BMYF).
Hundreds of people then gathered at Bhatkal Taluk Government Hospital after Friday prayers where his body was taken for post-mortem.
Family sources informed that Ibrahim’s funeral rites will be carried after Asar prayers on Friday.
Ibrahim was washed away in the gushing water at Kadvinkatte Dam on Wednesday evening when he went picnicking to the spot along with his friends, hours after returning to India from Umrah Pilgrimage.
An intense search operation was undertaken by local youngsters under the guidance of BMYF amidst complains of non-co-operation from local police and coast guard.
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Gill leads Gujarat Titans to 5-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders
Ahmedabad (PTI): Shubman Gill led from the front with a classy 86 as Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Friday.
Earlier, KKR all-rounder Cameron Green produced a fighting 79 off 55 balls to lift his side to 180 all out. In reply, Gill anchored the chase with a composed 86 off 50 deliveries as GT crossed the line in 19.4 overs.
The win marked GT's third successive victory after opening with two losses, while KKR's search for their first win of the season continues.
Brief scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 180 all out in 20 overs (Cameron Green 79; Kagiso Rabada 3/29, Mohammed Siraj 2/23).
Gujarat Titans: 181 for 5 in 19.4 overs (Shubman Gill 86; Varun Chakravarthy 2/34).
