Big Catch: NIA, Special Cell nab US-based arms supplier connected to Moosewala's murder – Argus English

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NIA and the Special Cell of Delhi Police has nabbed a US-based international arms supplier and one of the masterminds behind the killing of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. 
New Delhi, Aug 9: In a significant development, a team comprising officials of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Special Cell of Delhi Police has nabbed a US-based international arms supplier and one of the masterminds behind the killing of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. 
A source said Dharmnojot Singh Kahlon, who was wanted in a UAPA case, has been apprehended from California. 
"Kahlon is a close associate of gangsters Goldy Brar and Laurence Bishnoi. He had supplied weapons, including AK 47 rifles, for the murder of Moosewala who was gunned down in Punjab in May last year," the source said. 
The source also said that Kahlon supplies weapons to both Indian and international gangsters.
"The authorities are establishing contact with the FBI to bring him back to India. He has been nabbed in California. A lookout circular was issued against him," the source ssaid.  
According to sources, the Special Cell, Punjab Police and the NIA were searching for Kahlon, who hails from Amritsar.
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"He was the trusted arms supplier of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. It was Bhagwanpuria who established contact between Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar and Kahlon," the source said. 
Jailed gangster Bishnoi had also disclosed that a US-based man supplied weapons for his gang. 
(IANS)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Comoros President and African Union chief Azali Assoumani on the sidelines of the G20 summit.
Assoumani thanked Modi for his initiative and efforts in making the African Union a permanent member of the G20. He shared his particular pleasure that this had occured during India’s G20 presidency, considering India's role and links with Africa, official sources said.
Assoumani felt this would also give a boost to India-Comoros relations.
He also congratulated the Prime Minister for the success of India’s G20 presidency. Modi congratulated the African Union on joining the G20 and highlighted India's efforts to articulate the Voice of Global South and recalled the Voice of Global South Summit convened by India in January 2023.
Both leaders also had an opportunity to discuss their bilateral partnership. They expressed satisfaction at the numerous initiatives underway, and discussed opportunities for cooperation in areas like maritime security, capacity building and development partnership.
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Earlier on Sunday, Assoumani, addressing a press conference after the summit, said: "To my great satisfaction, admission of African Union was approved during the G20 summit. Prime Minister Modi and other members endorsed the accession of the African Union to this major economic decision-making body. As we all know that India is the 5th superpower in the world so there is enough room for India in Africa. We also know that India is so powerful that it went to space. So we just need to coordinate. India is a superpower in terms of inhabitance, and now India is ahead of China."
 (IANS)
India opener Shubman Gill, who scored 58 off 52 balls in the Super Four match of the Asia Cup against Pakistan, said his most important goal right now is to win the upcoming 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup on home soil.
Gill launched a scintillating onslaught by hitting ten boundaries, six of which came against Shaheen Shah Afridi, to reach his fifty off just 37 balls and stitch an opening partnership of 121 runs with skipper Rohit Sharma (56) before rain pushed the match to the reserve day. India will on Monday from 147/2 in 24.1 overs on reserve day.
“The most important goal for me as a player right now is to win World Cup 2023. I recall being young when India won the World Cup in 2011. The mindset is to swiftly read the wicket and access the positions,” Gill was quoted as saying by Disney+ Hotstar, which is streaming the ongoing Asia Cup free on mobile.
Gill was adjudged Player of the Tournament in India’s triumphant 2018 Men’s U19 World Cup campaign in New Zealand. In ODI cricket this year, the right-handed batter has slammed 885 runs at an incredible average of 68.07. He feels mindset has a huge role in adapting to different formats.
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“As a batsman, it is critical to quickly access to the position and understand the speed. So the planning and play are all based on that. Mindset plays an important role as one has to switch mentally, like from an ODI mentality to a T20 one. The faster you switch, the faster your body adapts; thus, I believe being able to mentally switch is important,” he concluded.
(IANS)
The Delhi Traffic Police on Sunday said that the G20 Summit has been a huge success, adding "they appreciate the tremendous support of the public in facilitating traffic arrangements for dignitaries".
The traffic police reported receiving 2,500 telephone calls per day between September 7 and 10, whereas before the G20 Summit, they received only 400 calls per day.
"Elaborate arrangements were made to assist and facilitate the public, minimising disturbance to commuters. Some inconvenience was anticipated, and we were aware of the situation during this historic time," they stated.
The officials mentioned that a fully functional traffic helpline, 1095/011-2584444, was strengthened with additional staff to handle calls.
Prior to the G20 Summit, the helpline at the Public Interface Unit received an average of about 400 calls per day. During the Summit, the Public Interface Unit received an average of about 2,500 telephone calls per day between September 7 and 10.
A G20 Traffic Virtual Helpdesk, a web portal for the Summit, was established and visited by more than 163,000 people. On average, the WhatsApp Helpline (8750871493) received 2,000 queries per day. 
Delhi Traffic Police's X (formerly Twitter) handle provided clarifications for approximately 75 queries per day. 
The general public also sought information on Delhi Traffic Police's Facebook Page.
"A dedicated Ambulance Assistance Control Room with the Helpline number (6828400604/112) was set up to help people during medical emergencies. It received 24 calls between September 7 and 10. The helpline also received general queries, which were handled by the PIU. Not a single call regarding an ambulance stuck in a traffic jam and not being allowed to move was received during the summit duration. A total of 440 calls regarding the need for an ambulance were received on ERSS-112 and were handled promptly with positive feedback," the traffic police said.
The officials mentioned that coordination was also established with the Mappls (MapmyIndia) navigation App to provide alternate routes in compliance with traffic regulations during the G-20 Summit. 
This greatly helped the public in their hassle-free movement in the Delhi-NCR area.
"The public's queries were largely related to the availability of routes to various railway stations, places of interest, airports, and the best mode of transport to reach their destination. The questions were also related to the opening of tourist places for the general public and foreigners. While the traffic police had advertised the advisories well in advance, they explained the finer details to the public in a very professional manner," the official said.
The official further stated that a careful analysis of the pattern of calls and queries on social media revealed that these inquiries were mainly to clarify doubts rather than report traffic jams, harassment, or being prevented from going about their work. 
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"Since the advisories were detailed and well-publicised, the public was able to manage their affairs effectively," the official said.
(IANS)

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