14-year-old girl dies by suicide after harassment in Kalaburagi; Protesters demand justice
Kalaburagi: A 14-year-old girl studying in the 8th standard reportedly died by suicide in a neighbourhood in Jevargi town, Kalaburagi district, after being allegedly harassed by a 21-year-old man.
The accused, identified as Mahaboob, a resident of Basaveshwara Nagar in Jevargi, had reportedly been pressuring the girl to engage in a romantic relationship. Acting on a complaint by the girl’s parents, the police registered a case and arrested the accused on Saturday night.
Following the incident, members of the Akhil Bharat Veerashaiva Mahasabha, including State Secretary Rajshekhar Sahu Siri, Jevargi and Yadrami Taluk President Siddu Sahu Angadi, former Zilla Panchayat member Basavaraj Patil Naribol, and others staged a protest at Ankadeshwar Circle in Jevargi.
Prominent participants in the protest included Shanmukhappa Hiregowda, Sharanabasava Kalla, Ravi Kolakoora, Gurugouda Malipatila, Sangangouda Raddewadagi, Bhimray Naganur, Ravi Kulageri, Siddu Kerura, Mohinuddin Inamdhar, Gurulingayya Yanagunti, Mallikarjun Biradar, Bhagwantray Shivannoor, Somashekhar Patil Gudur, Sangangouda Patil, Siddu Madari, B.H. Malipatil, Akhandu Shivanni, Akhandu Hiregowda, Abdul Rouf Hawaldar, Raheman Patel, Eshwar Hipparagi, Mallikarjun Advani, Benneppa Kombin, Nagaraj O., Paramnand Yalagod, Basavaraj Sugoor, Revanasiddha Akki, Siddu Maski, Sagar Badiger, and Vishwanath Halimani.
Hundreds of people joined the demonstration, blocking the national highway for around two hours and demanding immediate action against the accused.
The police assured that appropriate measures would be taken and urged the public to remain calm. Further investigations are underway.
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Experience comes when you play bigger teams in bilateral series: Rashid Khan
Chennai (PTI): Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team signed off from the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.
Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the World Cup.
However, the spin-bowling stalwart said Afghanistan could make significant strides if they get regular opportunities to compete against stronger cricketing nations.
"Couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series," said Rashid after his team defeat Canada by 82 runs, with him returning excellent figures of 2 for 19.
The stalwart said the side had arrived well prepared for the tournament and produced some breathtaking cricket, but admitted the narrow defeat to South Africa proved costly and remained a painful setback.
"We were well-prepared (for the tournament), we played some unbelievable cricket. The game against South Africa, that really hurt everyone. We had to win one of those (first two) games and see how the tournament unfolded. We'll take some positive things from this World Cup and look forward," he said.
With head coach Jonathan Trott set to part ways with the team, Rashid described the departure as an "emotional" moment for the side.
"I think we had some wonderful times with him. Where we are now, he played a main role. It's emotional to see him leave us, but that's how life is. We wish him all the best and somewhere down the line we see him again."
Ibrahim Zadran, who was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 95 off 56 balls, said it was satisfying to finally register a substantial score after two below-par outings.
"I enjoyed it, didn't play better cricket in first two innings, which I expect. Wanted to back my skills, really enjoyed it. Pressure was there, it's there all the time. I want to put myself in pressure situations and enjoy it," said Zadran.
"Wanted to play positive cricket, rotate strike and punish bad ball, create partnerships and this is what I have done."
