COVID-19: 1,116 new cases, 8 deaths in Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka on Wednesday recorded 1,116 new cases of COVID-19, and 8 deaths, taking the total number of infections to 29,64,083 and death toll to 37,537, the health department said.
The day also saw 970 discharges, taking the total number of recoveries to 29,10,626.
Of 1,116 new cases reported today, 462 were from Bengaluru Urban, as the city saw 265 discharges and 5 deaths. Total number of active cases is at 15,892.
While the positivity rate for the day stood at 0.65 per cent, case fatality rate (CFR) was at 0.71 per cent.
Of 8 deaths reported on Wednesday 5 are from Bengaluru Urban, and one each from Dakshina Kannada, Tumakuru and Udupi.
Among the districts where the new cases were reported, Bengaluru Urban accounted for 462, Dakshina Kannada 102, Udupi 89, Hassan 81, Mysuru 76, followed by others.
Bengaluru Urban district tops the list of positive cases, with a total of 12,42,332, followed by Mysuru 1,77,016 and Tumakuru 1,19,776.
Among discharges too, Bengaluru Urban tops the list with 12,18,938, followed by Mysuru 1,74,122 and Tumakuru 1,18,012.
Cumulatively a total of 4,56,89,893 samples have been tested of which 1,70,306 were tested on Wednesday alone.
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“Goli maro…” slogan raised as ABVP-linked group disrupts play at University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A group allegedly linked to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) disrupted a theatre performance at the University of Hyderabad on Sunday evening. The group is also accused of vandalising property and assaulting students.
Slogans such as “Desh ke gaddaron ko, goli maro…” were raised during the incident, according to eyewitnesses.
According to the Observer Post, the disruption happened as Mahesh Elkunchwar's play Holi was being staged at the Department of Theatre Arts' GB Hall. The group reportedly objected to certain portions of the play, claiming that some phrases hurt religious sentiments.
According to accounts from those present, the situation escalated when individuals forced their way into the venue after damaging fixtures and breaking glass panels outside the auditorium. Students attempting to intervene were reportedly assaulted, and a guest faculty member was allegedly threatened.
Several students sustained injuries and were provided initial treatment at the campus health centre before being shifted to a nearby hospital.
Police later arrived at the scene, brought the situation under control, and escorted those inside the hall to safety. Witnesses said tensions remained high, with some members of the group continuing to raise slogans during the evacuation.
