Man held in Bengaluru for attempting to obstruct Defence Minister’s convoy
Bengaluru: Cubbon Park Police are learnt to have arrested a man who tried to obstruct Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s convoy in Bengaluru on February 9.
Police officers said on Wednesday that the arrested individual has been identified as Ahmed Dilwar Hussain.
On the afternoon of February 9, the minister’s convoy was near Anil Kumble Circle in the city when Hussain, who was riding a motorbike, attempted to drive past the convoy. When a constable, Dinesh, tried to stop him, Hussain allegedly tried to run the policeman over before escaping from the spot, a police officer said.
A case had been registered at the Cubbon Park Police Station based on a complaint filed by Dinesh. The police team has arrested Hussain, and further investigation is underway, the officer added.
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RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
Mumbai (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.
Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4.
In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for 5, with RCB spinner Suyash Sharma (2/47) putting the skids on the home side with a double strike in the eighth over, from which they could not recover.
Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for MI with an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls.
While opener Rohit Sharma appeared to be struggling with a hamstring issue and had to retire hurt on 19, his partner Ryan Rickelton made 37, while Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Hardik Pandya (40) were the other contributors for MI.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240 for 4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Virat Kohli 50, Rajat Patidar 53, Tim David 35 not out).
Mumbai Indians: 222 for 5 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 71 not out, Ryan Rickelton 37, Hardik Pandya 40; Suyash Sharma 2/47).
