Bantwal: A candidate, who was scheduled to file nomination papers on Tuesday, has been arrested in connection with an assault case.

Bantwal Assembly constituency’s MEP candidate Shameer Yane Chammi, a resident of Shanti Angady, is the arrested person.

Shameer was accused in 2014’s Brahammarkootlu toll plaza incident. In connection with this case, court had issued a warrant against Shameer. On Monday he had attended the court where he was sent to judicial custody.

Shameer was all set to file nomination from Mahila Empowerment Party, but things did not go in his favor. Shameer had contested from JD (S) ticket also in the past.

 

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Dubai: Smoke was seen rising from an area near the United States Consulate in Dubai, according to witness accounts cited by Reuters.

There was no immediate official confirmation on the extent of damage or whether there were any casualties in the incident.

Earlier, the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, was also attacked. Authorities reported damage to the premises, but no casualties were recorded.

The developments come amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran continuing to target US interests in the Middle East following deadly attacks launched on Saturday by Israel and the United States.