Flares seen, loud explosions heard in Qatar amidst Israel-Iran war
Doha: In what can be touted as sharp escalation of tensions in West Asia, Iran on Monday reportedly launched six missiles targeting US military bases in Qatar, according to a report by Axios. The move comes in retaliation for American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing loud explosions over the Qatari capital, Doha, shortly after the missile launches. Both Reuters and AFP cited local sources confirming the blasts.
There has been no immediate confirmation of casualties or damage from either US or Qatari officials.
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Father, six-year-old son killed in Hassan road accident
Hassan: A father and his six-year-old son were killed in a tragic road accident between a car and a motorcycle near Devegowda Nagar at Bittagoudanahalli in Hassan city.
The deceased have been identified as Jayanna (38) and his son Mithun Rai (6), residents of Gorur. Jayanna’s wife Rajini and another son Milan sustained serious injuries in the accident and are undergoing treatment at a hospital. Their condition is said to be critical.
According to reports, Jayanna had come to Hassan along with his family to attend a programme. The accident occurred while they were returning to Gorur on a motorcycle after the event.
Police said the car, which was travelling towards Hassan from the Arakalagudu side, reportedly lost control while attempting to overtake another vehicle and crashed head-on into the motorcycle coming from the opposite direction.
The impact of the collision killed six-year-old Mithun Rai on the spot. Jayanna, who suffered severe injuries, was rushed to hospital but later succumbed despite treatment.
On receiving information, Hassan Traffic Police Station personnel visited the spot and registered a case in this regard.
