Madikeri: An incident of KSRTC Madikeri depot staffer allegedly attempting to suicide was reported on Tuesday.

According to sources, the staffer has been identified as Abhishek, a resident of Hebbale, who reportedly consumed poison. He is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Madikeri district. It has been alleged that Abhishek attempted suicide due to harassment by department officials.

However, with Abhishek undergoing treatment at the Hospital, the precise information regarding the reason for his attempt to suicide is yet to be obtained, clarified the police.

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Bhatkal: More than 50 per cent of the members elected to the executive committee of Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem in its triennial elections are new faces, with a significant number of young members getting an opportunity in the organisation’s executive committee.

Polling for eight constituencies in different parts of Bhatkal was held on May 12, in which 24 members were elected. In addition, 20 members were elected unopposed from seven constituencies.

The keenest contest was witnessed in Constituency No. 14, where 10 candidates were in the fray for five seats.

With this, the process of electing members to the organisation’s 132-member executive council from Bhatkal and other regions has been completed.

Election Commissioner Mohiuddin Altaf Kharoori said the induction of a large number of new members into the executive committee has brought fresh enthusiasm to the organisation.