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A shooting took place at a high school in Santa Fe, Texas on May 18th, 2018. The attacker, who was a student of the school, was killed by police officers who responded to the incident. Multiple people were reported to have sustained injuries, two of which were in critical conditions. The police have identified the attacker as Dimitrios Pagourtzis, 17, and are attempting to identify a possible motive behind the shooting. This latest school shooting incident follows the high-profile Parkland shooting in Florida earlier this year.
The US Dept of State has commented on the Indian Supreme Court's decision regarding the publication and circulation of Rahul Gandhi's remarks in 2014. They expressed that the US Government is closely monitoring the case and respects the Indian court system. Additionally, they sent a reminder that freedom of speech, assembly and to criticize the government, are essential elements of democracy. They added that the US and India share an unwavering commitment to democracy and the rule of law.
Amritpal Singh, a 23-year-old Sikh youth from Punjab has been missing since 18th March. On the 10th day of the manhunt, Punjab Police are trying to trace him by expanding the search. Earlier, police had stated that Singh had gone to a nearby temple and had not returned ever since. His family mentioned that he left the house in a hurry, carrying his mobile phone and a large bag. The family also mentioned that he had not taken any money. Over one week after his disappearance, authorities still have no clue regarding Amritpal Singh's whereabouts.