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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Bijnor (PTI): Two men were arrested in this Uttar Pradesh district on Friday for allegedly being in touch with a Pakistan-linked handler based in Dubai, police said.

Circle Officer, Najibabad, Anjani Kumar Chaturvedi said Uvaid Malik and Jalal Haider were arrested following inputs on their alleged links with Aqib, a resident of Meerut currently staying in Dubai.

According to police, Aqib had earlier come into the spotlight after a video surfaced on Instagram purportedly showing him displaying an AK-47 rifle and explosives.

During interrogation, the arrested men allegedly told police that Aqib used to incite youngsters against Hindus and encourage anti-national activities, the officer said, adding that detailed questioning of the accused is underway.

On April 6, Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Jha said the video first surfaced in November last year. Aqib, a native of Sathla village in the Mawana area of Meerut, was allegedly seen in the video brandishing weapons.

Following the viral clip, a case was registered at the Nangal police station by sub-inspector Vinod Kumar. However, the then station house officer and investigating officer Satyendra Singh had recorded Aqib's statement and filed a final report, stating that the weapons seen in the video were toys, effectively giving him a clean chit.

Police said fresh developments have now revealed Aqib's suspicious links and the probe has been handed over to the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS).

The SP said action has been taken against the officials concerned, with the then SHO and investigating officer suspended and Circle Officer Nitesh Pratap Singh removed from his post.