Protesters did not use police vehicle during Wakf Amendment protests: Mangaluru top cop clarifies
Mangaluru: Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal has clarified that a video circulating on social media claiming protesters used a police vehicle during the Waqf Amendment Act protest near Adyar’s Shah Garden is false and misleading.
The confusion arose after a government vehicle, belonging to an Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic Sub-Division), was seen being used shortly after the protest concluded on Friday. However, the vehicle was not misused by any protester, the Commissioner confirmed.
Explaining the incident, Agrawal said the officer was on duty managing the traffic flow heading towards Mangaluru once the protest dispersed. At that time, a tempo traveller struck a 16-year-old boy near the protest venue due to alleged reckless driving. The boy sustained a leg injury.
“A woman police constable present at the spot, along with locals, stopped the ACP’s vehicle that was nearby and shifted the injured teenager to a hospital. It was a matter of providing urgent first aid, and our personnel acted in good faith,” said Commissioner Agrawal.
The injured boy was admitted to a private hospital in Adyar and is undergoing treatment. Meanwhile, the tempo traveller that caused the accident has been seized, and the driver has been taken into custody. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
Commissioner Agrawal emphasized that the priority in such moments is saving lives. “In accident situations, the police have a responsibility to ensure that the injured get immediate help. That’s exactly what our team did. It is unfortunate that some people are trying to twist this act of public service into something political.”
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Looking forward to my upcoming Israel visit: PM Modi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he was looking forward to his upcoming visit to Israel.
The prime minister said this on X in response to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comment that Modi will visit Israel on Wednesday.
"Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister Netanyahu. I fully agree with you on the bond between India and Israel as well as the diverse nature of our bilateral relations. India deeply values the enduring friendship with Israel, built on trust, innovation and a shared commitment to peace and progress.
"Looking forward to our discussions during my upcoming Israel visit," he said.
In a post on X on Sunday morning, Netanyahu spoke about the historic visit of "my dear friend", Prime Minister Modi, to Israel on Wednesday.
He said the bond between Israel and India is a powerful alliance between two global leaders.
"We are partners in innovation, security, and a shared strategic vision. Together, we are building an axis of nations committed to stability and progress," he said.
Netanyahu said that from artificial intelligence to regional cooperation, the partnership between India and Israel continues to reach new heights.
"Looking forward to seeing you in Jerusalem, PM Modi!" he said.
