Ramanagar: In an incident that reportedly occurred on Friday night, a congress leader was brutally murdered using lethal weapons by unknown criminals near Bairavanadoddi. 

The deceased Congress leader has been identified as Gantappa (60), a resident of Banandur, it is learned.

Reportedly, Gantappa used to operate a bike service station on his plantation and was at the location when the murder occurred. A gang of assailants is said to have stabbed him on the stomach and slit his throat using sharp weapons, it is learned. The police have speculated that the murder may have occurred due to a land-related conflict.

A case has been registered in this regard at the Bidadi police station.

 

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Islamabad: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the ceasefire agreement between Iran, the United States and their allies extends beyond the immediate conflict and includes “Lebanon and elsewhere,” adding that it is effective immediately.

In a social media post, Sharif said, “I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes.” 

He said both sides had shown “remarkable wisdom and understanding” and remained constructively engaged in efforts aimed at peace and stability during the high-stakes mediation process.

“We earnestly hope that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days,” Sharif added.