Mangaluru: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made an appearance at the popular ice cream parlor, Pabbas, in Mangaluru on Thursday. This was after a long day of campaigning for the Congress party in preparation for the upcoming assembly elections. Tight security measures were taken to ensure his safety during the visit.
Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi participated in a campaign conference in Udupi and a convention at the grounds opposite Sahyadri College in Adyar, on the outskirts of Mangaluru city. He arrived in Mangaluru in the evening and decided to take some time off to relax and unwind at Pabbas.
Accompanying Rahul Gandhi on his visit were some notable Congress members such as KPCC President DK Shivakumar, AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal, Congress District President Harish Kumar, and former corporator Pratibha Kulai.
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The locals were excited to learn about the Congress leader's visit and many of them flocked to the ice cream parlor to catch a glimpse of him. Several people requested selfies with Rahul Gandhi, and he graciously obliged them all.
Rahul Gandhi's visit to Pabbas was a special moment for many Mangaluru residents, who were thrilled to see the prominent politician taking time out of his busy schedule to enjoy a treat at a local establishment.
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New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested five of a family for allegedly assaulting a police officer and snatching his service pistol during a raid in the Sultanpuri area, an official said on Wednesday.
The accused are Rajender (50), his sons Ritik (24), Sachin (29), Abhishek (26), and his daughter Komal (22).
The incident occurred on September 2, when a team from the Anti-Narcotics Task Force arrested Alka, wife of Rajender, for possession of heroin, police said.
During the raid, Alka's family members attacked a police officer with sticks and bricks and snatched his service pistol, mobile phone, and wallet. However, the officer managed to recover his service pistol, they said.
Police said that an FIR was registered and an investigation was launched.
Acting on a tip-off, police arrested the accused, absconding since the incident, from a flat in Raghubir Nagar in Delhi.