10-year-old boy in Haveri dies of electrocution, 2 others injured
Haveri: A 10-year-old boy is reported to have died of electrocution and two others sustained serious injuries after coming contact with live wire while on their school campus in Hamsabavi of the district on Friday afternoon.
The deceased boy, Muhammad Shah Kalandar, was the son of Ghous Mohiuddin and was studying in Class 4 at the Shivayogeshwara High School in Hamsabavi. The injured are identified as his friends Chethan and Shreyas.
Kalandar was reportedly standing on the campus with his friends during lunch break when a wire that was passing through the campus broke and fell on him. The wire is also said to have come in contact with the other two boys, who were standing nearby.
Although all three children were rushed to the Haveri District Hospital, Kalandar could not be saved. Shreyas and Chethan are under treatment at the hospital and recovering, sources have said.
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Kasaragod: Father kills teen daughter over family feud, arrested
Kasaragod: An 18-year-old girl was allegedly hacked to death by her father following a family dispute at Kunjathur, Thuminad near Manjeshwara on Tuesday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Jumaila, a resident of Thuminad. Police said the accused, Umar Farooq, has been arrested in connection with the murder.
According to police sources, Jumaila was found lying in a pool of blood after neighbours rushed to the house on hearing her screams.
She was shifted to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead.
Locals said that Umar Farooq, who had been working abroad, returned to the village about three months ago.
Since his return, the family had been involved in frequent disputes, reportedly over property-related issues.
Police officials visited the spot and have launched a detailed investigation into the incident.
