Shia-dominated Alipura village plunges into grief after reports of Khamenei's death
Chikkaballapur (Karnataka) (PTI): A sombre atmosphere enveloped Shia-dominated Alipura village in Chikkaballapur district on Sunday, following reports of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the US-Israel attack.
Villagers announced a three-day mourning period as a mark of tribute to the Shia supreme leader.
Residents observed silence, and shops and commercial establishments voluntarily closed.
All celebrations and public events have been suspended to maintain a peaceful environment in this village.
According to villagers, Ali Khamenei visited Alipura in 1986. After that visit, the bond between the village and Iran strengthened significantly.
A hospital was later built in the village in his name, symbolising the community's respect and reverence for Khamenei.
Villagers said many families in Alipura maintain direct connections with Iran. Some residents live there, having settled for higher education and employment.
In this context, the news of Khamenei's death has deeply saddened the villagers.
A special prayer was organised in the Shia mosque to pray for Khamenei's soul to rest in peace. During the prayers, people wept, saying such an incident should not have happened.
The mourners wore black dresses, held black flags and took out a march condemning the killing of Khamenei, who was reportedly killed in the shelling.
Holding Khamenei's photograph, they raised slogans.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
