Strict action against men guilty of immoral policing in Hanagal: Minister Hebbalkar
Hubballi: Karnataka Minister of Women and Child Development, Lakshmi Hebbalkar, has stated that police officers are actively investigating the recent incident of immoral policing at Nalkar Cross in Hanagal taluk of Haveri district. Speaking to reporters at the airport in the city on Saturday, the minister assured that the government would take stringent measures in the matter.
Hebbalkar mentioned, "The Haveri Superintendent of Police has visited the lodge in Hanagal, where the incident occurred. The government will ensure that stringent measures are taken to address such incidents."
Expressing concern about the recurrence of immoral policing incidents in the state, Hebbalkar emphasized that the government is committed to punishing the guilty parties in accordance with the law. She assured the women of Karnataka that they need not be anxious about such matters.
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Addressing questions about election preparations and candidate selection in the Congress, Hebbalkar stated, "Efforts are being made for the Congress to win all the 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka. Candidates will be selected with great care, considering various aspects related to the election."
Hebbalkar expressed confidence in the Congress's performance in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, citing the voters' preference for the Congress in 136 seats in the Legislative Assembly. She affirmed that the Congress has fulfilled the five guarantees promised to the people over the last six months.
Regarding the BJP's 'Congress Sleeping' campaign on social media, Hebbalkar remarked that the BJP has only recently "woken up." She declared her support for the Party High Command's decision to abstain from attending the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, stating, "I am a devotee of Lord Rama but do not wish to comment on the issue any further."
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Kohli's U-19 teammate Amanpreet Singh Gill dies at 36
New Delhi (PTI): Former India U-19 and Punjab medium pacer Amanpreet Singh Gill died at the age of 36 in Chandigarh on Wednesday, leaving the cricket fraternity in mourning.
The cause of death is not yet known.
Gill, who was Virat Kohli's U-19 teammate, featured in six first-class matches for Punjab, picking up 11 wickets.
He was also part of the Punjab franchise (Kings XI Punjab) in the inaugural Indian Premier League season, and later served as a member of Punjab's senior selection committee.
"Punjab Cricket Association deeply mourns the sad demise of Amanpreet Singh Gill, former Punjab cricketer and Member, Senior Selection Committee Punjab,” the Punjab Cricket Association announced on X.
"Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and loved ones. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family in this difficult time."
Two-time World Cup-winning India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh also paid tribute to Gill.
"Deeply saddened to hear about Amanpreet Singh Gill’s passing. Shared the dressing room in our early days, he was a quiet, hardworking cricketer who loved the game. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Om Shanti,” Singh posted on X.
Gill played five Youth ODIs and one Youth Test for India in 2007.
In the longer format, he claimed the wicket of former Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera.
However, he did not make the Virat Kohli-led India U-19 side that went on to win the 2008 World Cup.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Amanpreet Singh Shergill, who proudly represented Punjab and was a part of the Punjab Kings family. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire cricketing fraternity,” Punjab Kings posted on their official Instagram account.
