Mangaluru: Rowdies threaten, extort firecrackers from vendors in Bajpe; case registered
Bajpe: Police have registered a case against two men for allegedly threatening and extorting firecrackers from shop owners in Bajpe. The accused have been identified as rowdy-sheeter Prashanth alias Pacchu, a suspect in the Fazil murder case of Mangalpet in Surathkal, and his associate Ashwith.
According to the complaint, the duo visited several firecracker shops on October 22 and forced vendors to hand over firecrackers for free. Intimidated by their reputation, most shop owners reportedly refrained from approaching the police.
However, after Bajpe Police assured traders of protection, one of the vendors, Damodara, came forward and lodged a formal complaint on Thursday night. Acting on the complaint, police registered a case against both accused and have initiated an investigation.
Police officials confirmed that Prashanth is a close associate of the recently murdered rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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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.
