Bengaluru, Aug 22 (PTI): Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday inaugurated a free dialysis centre at the Cottonpet Primary Health Centre, named after the late former chief minister and his father, R Gundu Rao.

The new centre, built at Rs 2.5 crore, is located on the second floor of the PHC and is equipped with 10 dialysis machines.

Speaking at the event, Rao said quality dialysis services are now available across government centres statewide.

“Under the Public-Private Partnership model, 800 new single-use dialyser machines have been installed across all government dialysis centres, ensuring better and infection-free services,” he said.

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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.