Hate speech case: Udupi Police summon Mahesh Shetty Timarodi for inquiry
Belthangady: In connection with a hate speech case, Udupi’s Brahmavar police on Thursday morning summoned Soujanya campaign activist Mahesh Shetty Timarodi for questioning.
A case had been registered against Timarodi at Brahmavar police station for allegedly making derogatory remarks against BJP National General Secretary B.L. Santosh. The police had served him a notice on Wednesday directing him to appear for inquiry, but he failed to do so.
On Thursday morning, police reached his residence at Timarodi in Ujire with the intention of taking him into custody. However, a group of his supporters had gathered outside the house, creating a tense atmosphere.
Later, Timarodi’s lawyers assured the police that he would appear voluntarily. Subsequently, Timarodi left in a private car along with the Udupi police. Soujanya case activists Girish Mattannanavar and Jayanth T. also accompanied him.
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Umpire dies, 15-20 players injured in bee attack during cricket match in Unnao
Unnao/Kanpur (UP) (PTI): A 65-year-old umpire died while several players were injured after a swarm of bees attacked them during a cricket match in Unnao district, police said on Thursday.
A top office-bearer of the Kanpur Cricket Association, which organised the game, confirmed the incident that took place at Sapru Maidan in the Shuklaganj area on Wednesday evening.
According to police officials, Manik Gupta from Kanpur was officiating as the umpire of the cricket match when a swarm of bees suddenly attacked the players and officials present on the ground, triggering panic. Players and spectators ran for cover to save themselves.
Eyewitnesses said Gupta sustained serious injuries in the attack and fell unconscious. He was initially taken to a private hospital in Shuklaganj and later referred to Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital in Kanpur as his condition deteriorated. Doctors at this hospital declared him dead.
Another umpire and around 15 to 20 players also suffered bee stings, police said.
In an official confirmation of the incident, S N Singh, president of the Kanpur Cricket Association, told PTI that umpire Manik Gupta died after being attacked by a swarm of bees during a cricket match in Unnao.
When Gupta was being rushed to the hospital, bees were still clinging to his face and body, Singh said, underscoring the intensity of the attack.
He conveyed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the association, stating that it stands firmly with the bereaved family in this hour of grief.
