Fire breaks out due to short circuit at Union Bank branch in Raichur
two ACs blast, furniture gutted
Raichur: A fire broke out in the office of the Basaveshwara Circle branch of Union Bank in the city early Thursday morning, reportedly due to short circuit.
The passersby are said to have noticed the smoke emerging from the locked office and immediately informed the fire brigade. While the staff of the fire brigade rushed to the spot, the manager arrived and opened the branch door only half an hour later, by which time, the fire had spread. As a result, two air conditioners had blasted and furniture had been gutted by the fire.
Divisional Fire Officer (DFO) Ravindra Ghatge, Fire Station Officer Raju, Assistant Officer Narasappa and personnel DK Srinivas, Nasir, Narasimhalu and Devaraj worked at dousing the fire.
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
