Hospete: Girl dies, more than 50 injured in building collapse
Hosapete: A 14-year-old girl was killed, and more than 50 people were injured when a building collapsed at Chittawadgi in Hosapete this morning.
The deceased has been identified as one Usha, daughter of Hulagappa.
She was an 8th standard student at Vinobha Bhave Government Primary School, in Chittawadgi. The tragedy occurred when people were watching the procession that was taken out as part of a program held in Chitawadgi Ramali Masjid.
Health minister visits
Health Minister Shivanand S visited the government hospital where the injured are being treated and inquired the well-being of the injured.
The Minister, who announced Rs. 50,000 compensation to Usha’s family, said that he would discuss the issue with government and arrange more compensation.
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Man arrested for theft of four cattle in Bantwal taluk
Bantwal: Police in Bantwal Taluk have arrested a man in connection with the theft of four cattle reported from Peruvai village, officials said on Friday.
According to a report published by Deccan Herald, the incident occurred on November 18, within the limits of Vitla police station. The cattle, belonging to Ganesh Rai and Narayana Naik, were allegedly stolen from the society premises in Peruvai village after they were taken out for grazing.
Following a complaint filed by Ganesh Rai, Vitla police registered a case and launched an investigation. Based on the probe, police arrested the accused, identified as Zulfhan Malik (30), a resident of Kodi in Ullal village, on Thursday.
The accused was produced before the jurisdictional court and remanded to police custody. Further investigation is underway, police said.
