BJP MLC CT Ravi records statement with CID over Belagavi attack
Bengaluru, Jan 9: BJP leader C T Ravi on Thursday recorded his statement before the CID officer probing the attack on him during the last day of the Belagavi Legislature session on December 19.
MLC Ravi was allegedly attacked by a group of people upset over his alleged derogatory remarks in the Legislative Council against the state's Woman and Child Welfare Minister, Laxmi Hebbalkar.
The MLC was arrested and reportedly taken to multiple locations by the police in connection with his remarks against the minister.
According to Ravi, some BJP legislators had lodged a complaint with council chairperson Basavaraj Horatti regarding the attack on him at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha while he was on his way to the council.
Horatti had instructed the police to investigate the case. Subsequently, the police summoned Ravi to record his statement, he said.
“I have provided details of the incident to the investigating officer. I recorded my statement regarding the individuals who attacked me, the slogans they shouted, and the foul language they used,” the BJP leader told reporters after returning from the CID office.
He stated that he was attacked twice on December 19 within the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha premises in Belagavi.
Ravi also mentioned that video and CCTV footage of the incident would be examined as part of the investigation.
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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."
