Let’s fight poverty together instead of fighting each other: Imran Khan to PM Modi

coastaldigest.com web desk

July 31, 2018

Newsroom, Jul 31: Imran Khan, the prime minister designate of Pakistan, has laid emphasis on the need of eradicating poverty not only from his country but also from Indian instead of engaging in armed conflicts.

Instead of fighting each other, the governments of Pakistan and India “should devise a joint strategy to free their people from the trap of poverty”, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a telephonic conversation.

Mr Modi was among the world leaders who congratulated Mr Khan for his party’s victory in the general elections, expressing hope that democracy will take deeper roots in the country.

Mr. Modi’s greetings came a day after India welcomed the democratic process of Pakistan and conveyed desire for a prosperous and progressive Pakistan that would crack down on terrorism.

“Prime Minister expressed hope that democracy will take deeper roots in Pakistan. Prime Minister also reiterated his vision of peace and development in the entire neighbourhood,” the MEA statement said.

Meanwhile, the PTI said in a statement that Mr. Khan thanked Mr. Modi for his good wishes. “The solution to conflicts should be found through dialogue,” Mr. Khan was quoted as saying in the statement.

The former cricket player also said that “war and bloodshed instead of resolving conflicts give birth to tragedies”.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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