Montepadavu landslide: Death toll rises to 2: Child succumbs under debris
Rescue operations continue for mother, another child
Konaje: In a tragic incident caused by a landslide at Hitthilukodi in Montepadavu, part of Manjanady village, the death toll has risen to two. A child who was trapped under the debris has been declared dead, while rescue operations are ongoing to save the child’s mother and sibling.
Dr. Vikram Shetty of K.S. Hegde Hospital, who is assisting in the rescue operations, confirmed that one child has died. The other child’s condition is critical, and the mother, Ashwini, is showing signs of life and movement, raising hopes for her survival.
The deceased child was recovered from beneath the rubble by rescue teams. Efforts continue to extricate Ashwini and the remaining child.
The landslide occurred around 4 AM on Friday, burying a house under a mass of earth and debris. Prema (58), wife of the homeowner Kanthappa Poojary, died on the spot. Kanthappa and his son Seetharam were rescued, though Kanthappa suffered serious leg injuries and has been hospitalized.
Seetharam’s wife Ashwini and their two children, aged 3 and 2, were trapped under the debris. With one child confirmed dead, the condition of the mother and the second child remains critical. Medical teams at the site have ensured oxygen supply to aid the survivors until they can be safely rescued.
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TCS orders probe, engages external experts in Nashik Case
Mumbai: Tata Consultancy Services on Friday said it has initiated a formal internal investigation into allegations linked to its Nashik unit and engaged independent external experts to ensure transparency in the process.
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director K Krithivasan was quoted by The Observer Post as saying that the company has appointed Deloitte and Trilegal as independent counsel to support the probe. The internal investigation is being led by Aarthi Subramanian.
The company has constituted a supervisory committee chaired by independent director Keki Mistry, which will oversee the process. The committee will also review findings and monitor the implementation of recommendations.
Krithivasan said a preliminary review of the company’s internal systems and records had not revealed any complaints of the nature being alleged through its ethics or POSH channels.
He also clarified that an employee named in media reports, Nida Khan, was not part of the human resources function and did not hold any leadership role. He informed that she worked as a process associate.
The company has also rejected reports suggesting that operations at the Nashik facility had been suspended. It asserted that the unit continues to function without disruption with a zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct.
