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2 days ago
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Teen accused in shooting of Colombian presidential candidate pleads not guilty
A 15-year-old boy accused of trying to kill Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, according to a report from AFP that cited the prosecutor's teenager has been charged with the attempted murder of 39-year-old conservative politician Uribe, who was shot twice in the back of the head during a campaign rally held on Saturday in Bogot. He is also charged for illegal possession of a firearm after police recovered a Glock 9mm pistol at the treating Uribe at a Bogot hospital stated that he is still in a critical condition. His wife, Mara Claudia Tarazona, said, "No family in Colombia should be going through this," she said. "There is no name for this — it's not pain, it's not horror, it's not sadness."Security guards quickly arrested the teen suspect after the shooting in El Golfito Park, in the Modelia neighbourhood of Bogot's Fontibn district. The area was heavily crowded with Uribe's supporters present at the site. Authorities stated the suspect may be a 'sicario' -- a hitman hired for money -- though they are still investigating his found guilty, he could face up to eight years in detention due to his TENSIONS RISEColombian officials are looking into multiple leads to understand what led to the attack. President Gustavo Petro has claimed that an international criminal group could be behind the assassination is a serious concern that this may be more than just a lone act," said one official involved in the investigation. "We're examining all possibilities, including foreign involvement."Uribe, a member of the right-wing Democratic Centre party, was holding a campaign event when he was shot from behind. He has been known for stern criticism of President Petro's approach. At the time of the shooting, Uribe was being protected by two government-assigned bodyguards, but his lawyer Victor Mosquera said those measures were not inputs from agencies Must Watch
India Today
19-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Congress accuses BJP politicising Op Sindoor after ad appears on railway e-ticket
A political storm has erupted over Indian Railways tickets featuring 'Operation Sindoor' and a photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the Congress accusing the BJP-led government of using the military operation for political gains ahead of the Bihar assembly Babele, media advisor to senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, shared a photo of an IRCTC e-ticket on social media platform X. advertisement'This is an example of how advertisement-obsessed the Modi government is. They are using 'Operation Sindoor' as an advertisement on railway tickets. They are selling even the military's valour like a product. This isn't patriotism — it's bargaining,' Babele wrote. The ticket, booked for the Bhopal-Jhansi route on May 17 in the third AC coach of the Sampark Kranti Express, displays an image of PM Modi alongside a caption highlighting 'Operation Sindoor'.Babele further alleged that since India successfully executed Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, the BJP has been attempting to use the military's achievements for electoral advantage.'While India has traditionally refrained from politicising the armed forces, BJP leaders first made irresponsible statements, and now this—railway tickets turned into promotional material featuring Modi's photo and statement,' he said. 'This is blatant use of the military for political benefit in the upcoming Bihar elections. Such practices must be immediately banned.'advertisementBahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP Kunwar Danish Ali also took to social media to criticise the advertisement.'Prime Minister Narendra Modi sees war and martyrdom as opportunities. While innocent civilians bled and brave soldiers risked everything to counter Pakistan, a new poster was launched. No names or faces of the martyrs—just Modi's image and promotion. Is this not the height of self-obsession?' he wrote on X. INDIAN RAILWAYS RESPONDS TO CONTROVERSYRailway Board official Dilip Kumar issued a statement following the controversy.'We are proud of our armed forces for successfully carrying out Operation Sindoor. The entire country is celebrating their bravery. As a tribute, Indian Railways decided to highlight this message on tickets and illuminate stations with the tricolour showcasing Operation Sindoor. It's a nationwide campaign to spread the message of the operation's success.'When questioned about the Congress party's objection, Kumar said, 'Operation Sindoor's success is a matter of immense national pride. We believe this story should reach every corner of India, and for that purpose, we are running a campaign.'Must Watch
