News in brief from across Gujarat

Ahmedabad

– Another Pakistani intruder has been held at Kutch border in Gujarat. This is third such incident in last less than a month period. The latest Pakistani has been held near Shakur talav in Vighokot area.

– 31 candidates are in fray for election of board of directors of Karnavati club. Polling will take place on August 21.

– Depression over Madhya Pradesh has weakened and turned into well mark low pressure. Areas of south Gujarat may receive light rain tomorrow morning as per IMD Gujarat office.

– One Bharat Patel from Gota area in Ahmedabad has been held for his alleged involvement in Mumbai hooch tragedy as chemical supplier. He has been handed over to Mumbai crime branch.

– The first overflow at Narmada dam this monsoon disappointed visitors as its measurement was just 2 centimeters. However the second overflow that has started today is much taller, and in 2 meter measurement. Tomorrow even taller overflow will be witnessed which may bring more visitors. However after achieving peak tomorrow, the overflow will decrease and therefore weekend will not offer peak view.

– A thief cut grill of Jain temple in Katargam area of Surat last night. This was spotted by a person who called police. When police party arrived, thief was still in Jain temple, and he was in possession of ornaments including crown of Jain Tirthankar worth Rs 99,000. Police entered inside the Jain temple and caught the thief red handed. Later his aide was also arrested.

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