BJP protest in Kushalnagar over Vinay Somaiah’s suicide; BY Vijayendra, Pratap Simha detained
Madikeri: BJP members, led by State President BY Vijayendra, who staged a protest in Kushalnagar on Saturday, following the alleged suicide of party activist Vinay Somaiah, were detained by the police as they attempted to lay siege to the office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police.
The protesters have also demanded that an FIR be filed against the legislators from Kodagu district in relation to the suicide.
A minor clash was also seen in Kushalnagar between the police and the protesting BJP workers, with the police taking several party members, including Vijayendra, MPs Yaduveer and Pratap Simha and party leader KG Bopaiah, into custody.
More than 450 police personnel were present at the protest site to prevent untoward incidents.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
