Udupi: In a breakthrough, Malpe Police on Sunday arrested three men in connection with the brutal murder of Saifuddin alias Saif, a rowdy-sheeter and owner of the AKMS private bus service, who was hacked to death in broad daylight at Salmar near Malpe-Kodavoor on Saturday.
The arrested men have been identified as Muhammad Faisal Khan (27), a resident of Mission Compound in Udupi; Muhammad Sharief (37), from Janata Colony in Karamballi, Udupi; and Abdul Shukoor, also known as Addu (43), a resident of Krishnapura in Surathkal.
The three accused were produced before a local court in Udupi after their arrest.
The investigation was carried out under the guidance of Udupi Deputy Superintendent of Police D.T. Prabhu. The special investigation team was led by Malpe Circle Inspector Ramachandra Nayak, with Malpe SI Anil Kumar D. and a team of police constables assisting in the operation.
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
