Kundapur, Karnataka: A 37-year-old man drowned in a temple pond in Kalavara, Kundapur taluk on Sunday night when he went there for fishing along with his friends.

The victim has been identified as Harish Poojary, a resident of Kalavara Narikodlu.

Despite the rain, Poojary and three of his friends decided to indulge in some fishing near the temple pond in Kalavara. However, Poojary ventured into the water for a swim, but soon found himself unable to stay afloat and tragically drowned.

Upon realizing what had happened, Poojary's friends promptly alerted local residents and sought assistance from the Kundapur Rural Police and the fire brigade. Despite their combined efforts and a search that lasted until midnight, the darkness hindered their progress, yielding no results.

The following morning, an emergency response team led by Ishwar Malpe arrived at the scene and resumed the search for Poojary's body. Ultimately, they discovered his lifeless body near one of the banks of the pond.

Kundapur Rural Police have registered a case in this regard and are investigating the matter.

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Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.

According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.

She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.

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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.

She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.

Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.

Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."

Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.