Shooting World Cup: Arjun Babuta strikes gold in 10m Air Rifle final
Changwon(PTI): Young Indian shooter Arjun Babuta won the men's 10m Air Rifle event to clinch the country's maiden gold medal at the ongoing ISSF World Cup here on Monday.
In a tensed gold medal clash, Arjun humbled Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Lucas Kozeniesky with a rather one-sided 17-9 effort.
The 23-year-old from Punjab, who has been representing India since 2016, had earlier topped the ranking match with 261.1 points to qualify for the gold medal clash.
This is Arjun's maiden gold for the senior side. He had bagged the yellow metal at the 2016 Junior World Cup in Gabala, Azerbaijan.
The other Indian in the fray, Parth Makhija, who also qualified for the ranking event following an impressive show on Sunday, finished fourth with a score of 258.1, behind 33-year-old Israeli shooter Sergey Richter, who scored 259.9.
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SIT issues warning regarding sharing of videos in Prajwal Revanna sex scandal
Bengaluru: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has issued a stern warning against the dissemination of videos related to the sex scandal involving Hassan MP, Prajwal Revanna, on social media platforms.
Bijay Kumar Singh, the head of the SIT, informed that sharing such videos violates the Information Technology Act, specifically Section 67(a), and Sections 228A(1) and 292 of the Indian Penal Code. He further said that legal action will be pursued against those found in breach of these laws.
The SIT also informed that sharing of videos through private messaging apps will also be detected, and perpetrators will face consequences. They stressed that such actions not only violate the dignity and privacy of the victims but will also be dealt with seriously.
Furthermore, the SIT has instructed media outlets, individuals, and organisations to refrain from disclosing the identity of any victim. Legal measures will be taken if necessary to ensure compliance with this directive.
To support victims, the SIT has launched a helpline (6360938947) operational from 8 am to 8 pm. They assured that callers' identities will remain confidential and urged the public to respond to this matter with empathy and support.
