Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore shares Easter message
Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore has extended Easter greetings to Christians worldwide, marking the upcoming occasion as a momentous event celebrated by believers globally. Easter, symbolizing the victory of life over death through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, holds profound significance beyond its historical context. It serves as a beacon of hope, inspiring faith and optimism among people of all creeds and cultures.
The Archbishop's message, delivered ahead of the Lenten season, emphasizes the period of fasting and introspection leading up to Easter Sunday. He highlights the importance of self-examination, seeking forgiveness, and embracing positive transformation in one's life during this time.
Reflecting on the message of peace and reconciliation imparted by Jesus Christ after His resurrection, Archbishop Machado urged people to spread love, nurture their communities, and empower fellow followers. He called for a dedicated observance of Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday and culminating in the joyous Easter celebration.
The Bangalore Archdiocese is set to commemorate Holy Week with fervent participation from the faithful, marking key events such as Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. The Archbishop's message underscored the universal significance of Easter, transcending religious boundaries to embody the spirit of renewal, unity, and hope.
In conclusion, Archbishop Machado extended blessings for a meaningful Easter season, filled with divine grace and joy for all.
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Gujarat man held for impersonating govt official, duping people with forged letters
Ahmedabad (PTI): The Ahmedabad police have arrested a 29-year-old man who allegedly posed as a senior revenue official and used fake letters claiming to be from various government departments to cheat people, an official said on Sunday.
Mehul Shah, an engineer who manages two schools at Vankaner in Gujarat’s Morbi district, is accused of making lakhs of rupees with bogus documents and false claims, said inspector (crime branch) JK Makwana.
Shah had forged an appointment letter from the Ahmedabad district education officer (DEO) to offer a computer operator’s job in a government office to a complainant’s son. He also introduced himself as a trustee of a school and did not pay a man Rs 7 lakh due to him over the painting of a school building, the official said.
“Despite holding no official position in the state or central government, he used fake work permits and NOCs to cheat people of lakhs of rupees,” the police official said.
One complainant alleged that Shah identified himself as a top revenue department official and produced a fake letter from the chairman of the “department of science and research development” to make him install a siren and curtain in a hired vehicle but did not pay for the job, he said.
Bogus letters claiming to be from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ahmedabad DEO were used by the accused to cheat the complainants, the police official said.
Police have recovered from his possession fake identity cards and letters with headings like “bharat gaurav ratna shri samman council”, “chairman of department of science and research development”, “health and family welfare department”, and “road and building department”.
“The FIR is based on complaints by three victims. We appeal to the people to come forward and submit their complaints if they have been cheated by Shah in any way,” Makwana said.
