Udupi intra-gang war: Three more arrested
Udupi (Karnataka), May 26: The police on Sunday arrested three more persons in connection with the intra-gang war that took place in the early hours of May 19 at Kunjibettu in Udupi town police limits here.
The total number of arrested persons is now six.
The persons arrested on Sunday have been identified as Majid, Alfaz and Shariff. All three are stated to be the members of 'Garuda gang', police said.
Earlier, on May 24, the police had arrested three persons identified as Ashiq, Raquib and Saqlain of the same gang.
Sheriff, who was run over by the car driven by his rivals, was treated at the local hospital and discharged.
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He is now in the custody of the Udupi Town police.
CCTV footage of the incident showed a white car reversing and ramming a grey vehicle before speeding away, while one person brandishing a sword is seen running behind it. The white car then knocks him down leaving him injured.
The members tried to attack each other with weapons allegedly to 'settle' a real estate dispute, police said.
After the video of the street fight went viral, the police swung into action and made arrests. The police also confiscated sharp weapons including knives and two cars.
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MEA reports more than 200 Indians enlisted in Russian military since 2022; 26 deaths confirmed
More than 200 Indian nationals have joined the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 are confirmed dead, MEA—The Ministry of External Affairs have informed the Upper house of the Parliament: Rajya Sabha.
In a written response, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has stated that at least 202 Indians are reported to have joined the Russian army. Among these recruited personnels, 26 have lost their lives; while, seven individuals have been reported missing by Russian authorities. He added that the remains of two deceased Indian nationals were cremated in Russia.
Singh noted that the sustained diplomatic efforts by the Indian government have led to the early discharge of 119 individuals. He further added that the discussions are going smoothly with the Russians to secure the release of the remaining personnel, with efforts underway to facilitate the early discharge of 50 more Indian nationals.
According to the minister, the Union government is in contact with Russian authorities to ensure the safety, welfare, and prompt return of Indian citizens serving in the Russian army. The issue, he said, is being addressed at multiple levels, including interactions between senior leaders, ministers, and officials of both countries.
The said disclosure was made in response to queries raised by Saket Gokhale, the MP of Trinamool Congress, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the MP of INC, regarding the number of Indians allegedly recruited into the military service in Russia; Along with the details of deaths and missing persons reported since 2022.
