Karnataka Home Minister praises police for incident-free New Year ’s Eve in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Karnataka’s Home Minister, Dr. G. Parameshwara, announced on Wednesday that the city witnessed a peaceful New Year’s Eve celebration on Tuesday, with no untoward incidents reported. The minister lauded the state police for their effective security arrangements that ensured public safety during the festivities.
State Police Director General Alok Mohan, DGP MA Salim, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B. Dayanand, and senior officials, including ADGPs Hitendra, Hemant Nimbalkar, Alok Kumar, Seemant Kumar Singh, Umesh, and Sarathchandra, met with Dr. Parameshwara to congratulate him on the successful implementation of the security measures.
Addressing the media, the minister said, “There has not been a single untoward incident during the New Year celebrations. The police provided excellent security and maintained law and order effectively.”
Dr. Parameshwara also addressed ongoing investigations in two high-profile cases. On the case involving BJP leader CT Ravi, he said that the CID is conducting an inquiry, and the decision on conducting a mahazar (inquiry) rests with the CID police.
Responding to allegations against Minister Priyank Kharge in the suicide case of contractor Sachin, Dr. Parameshwara clarified that Kharge had no involvement in the matter. He added, “We will provide further clarity once the investigation report is submitted.”
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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."
