Normalcy returns in Uppinangady, security beefed up as section 144 continues
Uppinangady: In the wake of protesters being subjected to lathi-charge by the police on Tuesday, section 144 was imposed in Uppinangady. The town appeared normal on Wednesday and as precautionary measures, police have been deployed in various places in Uppinangady, Udupi districts.
Concerning the recent sword attack incident that occurred near Halegate’s Subramanya Cross, the police had detained three PFI leaders and taken them to the station on Tuesday. Demanding the immediate release of their leaders, PFI activists had gathered outside the station since Tuesday morning and protested the detainment. After receiving assurances from the police that they would release the detainees the protesters had begun vacating the premises on Tuesday evening.
Amid this, the Puttur Tahsildar who arrived at the Uppinangady station enforced section 144 as a precaution to avoid tension in the region. Meanwhile, from among those who had been detained, the police had released one individual during the latter part of the evening. However, they had not released two of the detained PFI leaders due to which the protesters came back and resumed their protest demanding their release around 9.30 pm. At the time, the police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the crowd, it is learned. However, because of this more than 10 individuals were grievously injured. Four policemen also received some injuries, it is learned.
Duron the lathi-charge, Police Sub Inspectors Sandesh, Vaman, and police personnel Rudrappa and Renuka were injured, and they were admitted at the Puttur Hospital.
Police Deployment Tightened: The police force from Udupi district was also called upon, to join the district and state Reserve force. Deputy police inspectors from various stations and staff were stationed at Uppinangady, and tight police deployment was undertaken.
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BJP worker dies by self-immolation outside realtor’s house in Kalaburagi
Kalaburagi: A 35-year-old BJP worker died after setting herself on fire outside the house of a realtor in Nandikur village of Kalaburagi taluk on Friday night. According to police the deceased has been identified as Jyothi Patil and a case of abetment of suicide has been registered against the realtor, Mallinath Biradar.
In a report published by Deccan Herald, the local police said Jyothi arrived at Biradar’s house late in the evening and knocked on the door. At the time, his wife and three children were inside the house. When the door was opened, Jyothi asked for Biradar and before the family members could respond or intervene, she allegedly poured petrol on herself and set herself ablaze.
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Locals rushed to the scene, but the fire's intensity made it difficult to identify the victim. Police officers who arrived on the scene later discovered documents inside a two-wheeler parked near the house. These documents assisted officials in determining her identification. Jyothi’s husband was subsequently called to the spot to confirm it.
