National Security Guards' team arrives in Mangaluru, inspects various spots at Airport
Mangaluru: A team of National Security Guards (NSG) arrived in the city and inspected various spots at the Mangaluru International Airport in the wake of explosives along with detonator that was found at the ticket counter of the airport on Monday morning.
The team initially visited the spot where the explosives were found and then inspected various spot at the airport and reportedly collected evidences.
The team then headed towards the ground in Kenjar where the explosives were disposed by the Bomb disposal unit. The team after thoroughly studying the spot ascertained the power of the explosive, reports added.
A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team is also expected to visit to investigate and ascertain possible terror links to the incident.
A case in this regard has been registered at Bajpe Police Station and the three teams have been formed to investigate the case. Meanwhile the security at the International Airport, Railway Stations and Mangalore Port has been beefed up after the incident.
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Ranji Trophy Final: Jammu and Kashmir tighten grip with 527/6 vs Karnataka on Day 2
Hubballi (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir piled on the agony for Karnataka, reaching a commanding 527 for six against the eight-time champions before bad light forced an early end to the second day of the Ranji Trophy final here on Wednesday.
Resuming on 284/2, J&K batters capitalised on a good surface with Kanhaiya Wadhawan and skipper Paras Dogra scoring 70 each to keep the scoreboard moving at a steady pace.
Shubham Pundir (121) had set the tone earlier, while Yawer Hassan (88) and Abdul Samad (61) ensured Karnataka bowlers were made to toil for long periods.
Sahil Lotra, who found a place in the XI due to Vanshaj Sharma's injury, grabbed his opportunity with a fluent unbeaten 57 at No. 7, becoming the sixth J&K batter to cross the 50-run mark.
Abid Mushtaq was unbeaten on 20 as J&K ended the day firmly in control.
For Karnataka, pacer Prasidh Krishna was the pick of the bowlers with 3/90, but it was largely a day of hard grind for the hosts, who rotated as many as six bowlers.
Karun Nair also rolled his arm over for a couple of overs of part-time off-spin in search of a breakthrough.
Brief Scores:
Jammu and Kashmir: 527/6 in 156 overs (Shubham Pundir 121, Yawer Hassan 88, Paras Dogra 70, Kanhaiya Wadhawan 70, Abdul Samad 61, Sahil Lotra 57 batting, Abid Mushtaq 20 batting; Prasidh Krishna 3/90) vs Karnataka.
