Attempt to assault Kavoor temple priest at Markanja
Sullia: A priest of Kavoor Sri Mahavishnu Temple was allegedly attacked by a former priest of the temple on Sunday. A case has been registered at the Sullia Police Station in this regard.
Ramakrishna Mayya, the victim of the attempted assault stated that Subrahmanya Nellithaya, the former priest of Kavoor Sri Mahavishnu Temple was waiting for him near the temple arch on the morning of May 30. Mayya, the chief priest at the temple, had left his home at Thodikana early to take charge of the morning pooja. When Mayya’s two-wheeler neared the temple arch, Subrahmanya Nellithaya allegedly attempted to attack him with a rod. However, the weapon missed its mark and damaged the headlight of the two-wheeler. The accused allegedly fled the place on seeing a service bus moving towards Sullia from Markanja.
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The management committee has expressed disappointment towards the police who haven’t taken any actions despite receiving the complaint from Ramakrishna Mayya.
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Maharashtra excise dept cancels liquor permit for Diljit Dosanjh's Pune concert
Pune, Nov 24: The Maharashtra excise department on Sunday cancelled the permit for serving alcohol at actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh's concert in the Kothrud area of Pune later in the evening, an official said.
The department cancelled the permit after people from different quarters, including Kothrud's newly elected BJP MLA Chandrakant Patil, objected to plans to serve liquor at the programme.
State excise commissioner C Rajput said, "The state excise department has cancelled the permission to serve liquor during the programme."
MLA Patil raised an objection against the concert scheduled at Kakade Farm in Kothrud later in the evening.
The BJP leader, in a statement, said, "Such shows are not part of the city's culture. This will create a major disturbance for residents of the area. The event will also cause traffic jams. Hence, I have urged the city police commissioner to cancel the programme."
