Sullia: Warrant accused escapes from hospital during medical examination
Sullia: An accused under warrant escaped from a hospital during a medical examination in Sullia on Saturday.
The accused, identified as Karthik, a native of Tamil Nadu, was wanted in connection with a theft case that took place in Kallugundi, Sullia, a few years ago.
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Karthik was brought to the government hospital in Sullia for a medical check-up by two police personnel before being produced in court. While one of the officers went to complete formalities, the accused managed to escape from the custody of the other officer present, sources said.
After leaving the hospital, Karthik reportedly jumped into a nearby plantation and fled. The police immediately launched a search operation, which continued till late night.
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Kerala tourist found dead in Sanapur Lake in Gangavathi taluk
Gangavathi, Koppal: A 34-year-old tourist from Kerala was found dead in a lake near Sanapur in Gangavathi taluk on Friday. The police have identified the deceased as Cyril Jose.
According to the police, Jose was staying at Basapur and had gone out on December 17 to explore nearby places. When he failed to return, a missing complaint was lodged the next day. A search operation was launched following the complaint.
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After two days of efforts, Jose’s body was recovered floating in Sanapur lake. Preliminary findings suggest that he drowned, though the exact circumstances are yet to be ascertained, as reported by Deccan Herald.
