Kalaburagi: A man was found dead, with his body seen hanging, in his own field in Hulasaguda village of Kalagi taluk on Saturday morning. The cause for death is unknown as yet.

The deceased, identified as Revanasiddhappa Shettappa (26), is learned to have been a resident of Hulasaguda village.

Ratkal Police Sub-inspector Sheela Devi reportedly visited the spot where the man’s body was found and inspected it.

Police have registered a case in this regard and are probing the death of the Shettappa.

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Mangaluru (Karnataka) (PTI): Seven persons were injured during a firecracker display at a temple fair in Dakshina Kannada district, police said on Sunday.

The incident occurred on the night of April 18 during the annual festivities at the Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple in Puttur town.

According to police, a traditional fireworks display was being conducted on the temple premises when sparks and burning debris fell on a group of spectators watching from a distance.

Seven people sustained injuries in the incident and were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said.

A complaint has been lodged by one of the injured, Sumanth Shetty, at the Puttur town police station.

Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances that led to the accident.