Pope Francis calls for negotiations, civilian protection in Syria
Vatican City, Sep 2 : Pope Francis on Sunday called on the international community to ensure the safety of civilians in Syria's Idlib province, one of the last opposition-held territories in the conflict-ridden nation.
"The winds of war are still blowing and we are receiving disturbing news of a possible humanitarian catastrophe in Syria, in the province of Idlib," Efe news quoted the pontiff who was addressing a crowd at the Vatican during the Angelus prayer.
"I renew my appeal to the international community and to all the actors involved to use diplomacy, dialogue and negotiations in accordance with international humanitarian law to protect the lives of civilians," he added.
The UN has also requested international parties involved in the Syrian civil war to do everything to prevent open warfare in Idlib, which is home to around three million people.
In recent years, the government of Bashar al-Assad has used Idlib province as a repository for rebel fighters and families evacuated from other regions of the country.
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Two arrested in house theft cases; police recover over Rs 19 lakh in cash, 711gm gold in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Madanayakanahalli police have arrested two persons in connection with house theft cases and recovered 711 grams of gold ornaments and Rs 19.5 lakh in cash from their possession.
According to Deccan Herald, investigation revealed the suspects broke into a house in Anchepalya village in August and stole valuables.
During the investigation, police first arrested one of the suspects. Based on information obtained during his interrogation, the second accused was later arrested at Male Mahadeshwara Hills in Chamarajanagar district.
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Further interrogation revealed the suspect was a habitual offender involved in about 30 to 32 theft cases, including house break-ins, attempted robbery, and vehicle thefts. He said the stolen valuables were pledged at various jewellery stores, while some were given to acquaintances and relatives.
Police later traced and recovered the valuables.
With the arrests, police have detected 13 theft cases under the Madanayakanahalli police station limits and two cases registered at the Nelamangala Town police station. Further investigation is underway.
