Mangalore braces for 48-hour water shutdown as MCC undertakes major repair works
Mangaluru: While Mangaluru awaits for rains, water supply continues to hit hard as water levels in dams across MCC limits have doused. Meanwhile, the Mangalore City Corporation on Monday informed that it will cut water supply across the city from April 27 to April 29 for a period of 48 hours.
In a press note, The MCC wrote the water supply is being halted following repair works of 1200 mm diameter pipe at Rechaka plant in Thumbe . Alongside Rechaka, changing of header at LLPS-1 and other supplementary works will be undertaken during the period of 48 hrs.
Water supply to Mangalore city will be completely stopped for 48 hours from April 27, Thursday 6.00 am to 29-04-2023 Saturday morning till 6.00 am.
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Delhi Police arrests two teens for stabbing man during altercation over breaking queue
New Delhi (PTI): Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly stabbing a 22-year-old man during an altercation over breaking a queue at a gurudwara in northwest Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh, police said on Wednesday.
The incident took place on Monday, around 8.30 pm, when Rajeev was standing in a queue to collect milk at a gurdwara in Singalpur, an official said.
According to the complainant, the accused, Sumit Barman and Anuj Thakur – both aged 18 – attempted to break the queue, leading to a scuffle.
During the scuffle, Anuj allegedly restrained the victim from behind while Sumit stabbed him in the chest with a knife, police said.
The accused also assaulted Rajeev’s friend Arvind, who tried to intervene, before fleeing the spot, they added.
Upon receiving a PCR call, a police team reached the spot and rushed the injured to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital, where his statement was recorded, police said.
A case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 109(1) (attempt to murder) and 3(5) (joint liability) was registered on Tuesday, and an investigation was initiated, the officer said.
Local intelligence inputs and raids at suspected hideouts led to the arrest of the two accused, police said, adding that during interrogation they confessed to their involvement.
Based on Sumit’s confession, the knife used in the crime was recovered, police said.
They said both the accused were first-time offenders, and further investigation is underway.
