Mysuru: Woman sets herself, infant on fire
Mysuru, Aug 04: Depressed over dowry harassment, a woman with her two-year-old son committed suicide by setting herself and her son on fire at Mahadevapura in Mysuru.
The deceased have been identified as Gauramma (24), and Nihal (2). Gauramma, a native of KR Pete, was married to a teacher Lohit in Malur three years ago. A lot of dowry was also been given during marriage. But the in-laws were allegedly harassing her for more money.
Gauramma, who entered her room late on last night, took this extreme step with her son Nihal. A complaint in regard to this has been lodged at Vidyaranyapura police station.
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President Murmu pays homage to bravehearts who lost lives in Mumbai terror attack
New Delhi (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday paid homage to the bravehearts who lost their lives in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and said India remained firmly committed to defeating terrorism in all its forms.
Ten Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists from Pakistan arrived by sea on November 26, 2008, and killed 166 people, including 18 security personnel, during a 60-hour siege in Mumbai.
"On the anniversary of the cowardly terror attacks in Mumbai on 26th November, 2008, I join the entire nation in paying homage to the bravehearts who lost their lives and expressing solidarity with their families," Murmu said in a post on X.
"A grateful nation salutes its valiant security personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our people. It is also the day to reiterate that India remains firmly committed to defeating terrorism in all its forms," the president added.
