Udupi, Oct 4: Malpe Police have arrested one more person in connection with the murder of rowdy-sheeter and AKMS bus owner Saifuddin, taking the total number of arrests in the case to four.

The arrested woman has been identified as Ridha Shabana (27), wife of Muhammad Faisal Khan, one of the three men already in police custody for the murder. According to police, Ridha allegedly conspired along with the other accused and played a role in planning the murder. She has been produced before the court.

On September 27, Saifuddin was brutally murdered at his residence in Kodavoor. The accused Muhammad Faisal Khan, Muhammad Sharief, and Abdul Shukoor had allegedly attacked him with lethal weapons, leading to his death.

The three men were arrested by Malpe Police the following day, on September 28.

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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.