Chikkamagalur: In a tragic road mishap, a car fell into a lake after the driver lost his control over the wheels. Three people reportedly died on the spot while three others have been shifted to hospital in critical condition. The incident was reported from Badavanadinne in Chikkamagaluru Taluk on Friday evening.
The deceased victims have been identified as Yashodha (82), Prakash (61) and Anirudh (24) all resident of Bengaluru. The injured victim have been identified as Anuroop (19) and Narasimha Rao (91).
Local police reached the spot and carried rescue operation. More details about the incident and victims are awaited.


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Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.
According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.
Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.
Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.
The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.
