Shivamogga: Miscreants attack cop with blade
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Shivamogga, Jan 2: Two accused have brutally attacked a police constable with blade at the private bus stand in the city on Tuesday night.
The victim has been identified as Manjunath Hosamani (27) who sustained severe injuries. He has been working in Kumsi police station in the taluk. He sustained injuries on his neck, hands and legs. After first aid, he was admitted to a private hospital as his condition was critical.
A case was registered at Doddapete police station. In a lightning operation, the police arrested two accused Nadeem and Nazeer and interrogating them, sources said.
About incident
Constable Manjunath basically from Bagalkot district. For the last few months, he has been serving in Kumsi police station and settled in Kumsi. He came to Shivamogga on Tuesday on duty. He was waiting for the bus at the bus stand to go to Kumsi at 11 pm. As he was in civil dress, the accused came to him and demanded money. Opposing their demand, he tried to catch them.
At this moment, the accused attacked him with blades and fled the scene. Suddenly, locals informed the police and admitted him to the McGann hospital. It is said that the accused were in inebriated condition when they attacked the constable.
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Statewide ban on IV Ringer Lactate usage: Dinesh Gundu Rao
Bengaluru: In response to the deaths of postnatal women at Ballari District Hospital, the Karnataka government has temporarily suspended the use of IV Ringer Lactate solution across the state as a precautionary measure, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced on Saturday.
Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, the minister explained that doubts about the quality of the IV solution had arisen, prompting the decision. He clarified that Ringer Lactate, along with glucose solutions, has been routinely used in hospitals for years. However, out of the 192 batches supplied by the Karnataka State Drugs Logistics and Warehousing Society, concerns were raised regarding two specific batches.
"In light of these concerns, we stopped the use of all 192 batches as a precaution. Following this, the supplying company obtained a High Court order for testing, and the Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL) conducted an analysis. The CDL report confirmed the usability of the solution, allowing the state to form a technical committee to review and permit the use of certain batches that met quality standards. Despite this, doubts have surfaced specifically at Ballari District Hospital," the minister stated.
To address these concerns, the batches supplied to Ballari Hospital have been sent for anaerobic testing to determine whether the IV solution contributed to the deaths. The test results are expected within a week, after which a final decision on the use of IV Ringer Lactate will be made.
"Until then, we have issued directives to hospitals statewide to suspend the use of IV Ringer Lactate. Every life is important to us, and precautionary measures are essential when suspicions arise," Gundu Rao emphasised.
