BSY’s resignation: Man dies of heart attack
Channagiri, May 20: A Veerashaiva Lingayat community leader died of heart attack after listening to the news of BS Yeddyurappa’s resignation to the Chief Minister post, at Santebennur in the taluk on Saturday.
The deceased is identified as Hunasemarada Channabasappa (70) of Santebennur. He was the leader of the community and celebrated when Yeddyurappa took oath as the Chief Minister. He even called his relatives to share his happiness. But while watching the news of Yeddyurappa’s decision to resign from the CM post on Saturday evening, Channabasappa died of heart attack, it is said.
The deceased is survived by his wife, four children and grandchildren. The last rites of the deceased were held at his village on Sunday, family sources said.
Newly elected MLA Madal Virupakshappa also participated in the last rites rituals.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
