Several injured as thousands flock to Deviramma temple in Chikkamagaluru
Chikkamagaluru: A large number of devotees thronged to the Deviramma temple on Thursday to have a glimpse of the presiding deity, Bindiga Deviramma, which is accessible to devotees only on Naraka Chaturdashi. The journey to the temple, located on a 3,000-foot hill, was challenging and resulted in numerous slips and falls, leading to injuries among the crowd.
The slippery slopes, exacerbated by recent rains, caused many attendees to sustain fractures in their hands and legs. Sindhu and Divya from Bengaluru suffered leg fractures, while Jayamma from Mangaluru experienced low blood pressure during the visit, as reported by Deccan Herald. A youth named Venu from Tarikere sustained a severe head injury and has been hospitalised.
Police and fire service personnel were stationed at various points along the hill. Additionally, KSRTC arranged special buses from Kadur, Birur, and Chikkamagaluru to Mallenahalli to accommodate the influx of visitors.
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Man killed after confrontation over firecrackers’ noise in Raichur
Raichur: A 32-year-old man, identified as Narasimhalu, was killed on Thursday night at Ragiman Gadda in Raichur after he confronted a group of youths who were setting off firecrackers on the road. According to sources, the incident occurred when Narasimhalu, a resident of the area, expressed frustration over the loud noise, which led to a heated argument.
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During the altercation, Narasimhalu reportedly assaulted two members of the group, identified as Naresh and Praveen. Angered by the confrontation, the youths allegedly returned with reinforcements later in the night and attacked Narasimhalu, resulting in his death.
The Raichur Rural Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.
