Vitla: A case has been registered by the local police following an alleged clash between two individuals near Adyanadka in Kepu village of Vitla. The incident, which involved an alleged attack with a lethal weapon, has resulted in both parties filing complaints and counter-complaints.

According to the complaint lodged by Mohammed Ali A (36), a resident of Adyanadka, the altercation occurred on Tuesday afternoon when Ganesh (29) visited his house and confronted him over a monetary issue. Allegedly, Ganesh not only verbally abused Ali but also attacked him with a sickle. The commotion attracted the attention of neighbors, prompting Ganesh to flee the scene after issuing a death threat to Ali. Ali, who sustained injuries during the altercation, is currently undergoing treatment at Highland Hospital in Mangaluru.

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In response, Ganesh, a resident of Enmakaje village in Manjeshwar taluk, Kasaragod district, filed a counter-complaint with the Vitla Police. He accused Ali of attacking him with a knife and also issuing him a death threat.

Subsequently, the Vitla Police have registered a case under IPC Sections 307, 324, 341, 506, and 504 based on the statements provided by both Ali and Ganesh. The investigation into the matter is currently underway.

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Beirut: Lebanon’s has moved to underline its independent position in ongoing regional developments, amid attempts to link the country to the broader conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

President Joseph Aoun, while announcing the appointment of former US ambassador Simon Karam as Lebanon’s representative in talks with Israel, made it clear that Karam would be the sole representative for Lebanon and that there would be no substitute.

The move comes in response to what the Lebanese officials see as efforts by Iran to tie Lebanon’s situation to the wider regional conflict. Iran had indicated that there would be no ceasefire involving the US, Israel and Iran unless it also included a ceasefire in Lebanon.

Some groups, including Hezbollah and its supporters, had expressed support for linking the situations, citing concerns that the Lebanese government has limited leverage in negotiations with Israel. Lebanon is not formally a party to the conflict, and its army is considered weak.

However, others, including Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have opposed this approach. They view Iran’s stance as an attempt to influence Lebanon’s internal affairs and see it as undermining the country’s sovereignty.

Officials backing the government’s position say the move is aimed at reaffirming Lebanon’s sovereignty and ensuring that decisions about peace and ceasefire within the country are not dictated externally.

They also see it as a safeguard, so that any breakdown in talks between the US, Israel and Iran does not automatically lead to renewed conflict in Lebanon.