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.

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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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Jhansi (UP) (PTI): A 40-year-old man was arrested on Monday for allegedly killing his wife with an axe over her objection to his alcoholism in the Chirgaon area here, police said.

The complaint against the accused, Nepal Singh, was lodged by his son, officials added.

Station House Officer Rahul Rathore said that the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Atpei village, where Singh allegedly attacked his wife, Sheela (35), with an axe in a fit of rage after she objected to his drinking.

Singh was heavily intoxicated at the time of the incident and got into an argument with his wife, which escalated into violence, resulting in her death, Rathore said.

Based on a complaint filed by Saurabh, a case was registered against the accused, leading to his arrest near Chirona canal, the SHO said.

Police have also recovered the axe used in the crime, he added.