Udupi: Mahesh Shetty Timarodi arrested for derogatory remarks against B.L. Santhosh
Udupi: The Brahmavar police on Thursday arrested Mahesh Shetty Timarodi, founder of the Rashtriya Hindu Jagarana Vedike and a known supporter of Soujanya’s cause, for allegedly making derogatory remarks against BJP National General Secretary (Organisation) B.L. Santhosh.
According to the police, Timarodi had used abusive language against B.L. Santhosh on social media, allegedly insulting him and creating enmity among different religions and communities. Following a complaint filed by Rajeev Kulal, President of Udupi Rural BJP Mandal, a case was registered.
Police sources said that notices had been issued twice to Timarodi asking him to appear for questioning, but he failed to comply. On Thursday morning, Brahmavar police, led by Inspector Ashok Malgi, went to his residence in Timarodi, near Ujire, and brought him to the station. He was questioned intensively for nearly two and a half hours, and later, under the supervision of Udupi SP Hariram Shankar, he was interrogated further till evening.
In the evening, police formally arrested him. Before being produced in the Brahmavar court, Timarodi was taken to the Brahmavar Community Health Centre for a medical check-up.
Meanwhile, his arrest triggered a large gathering of people outside the Brahmavar police station and the Community Health Centre. Heavy police deployment has been arranged in the area to prevent any untoward incident.
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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.
