Belagavi: In a tragic incident reported from Aman Nagar in Belagavi city, three youths died of suffocation, while a fourth is fighting for his life, after they lit a charcoal fire inside a closed room to combat the cold weather.
According to reports, the four youths had returned to their room after attending a function. Due to the dropping temperatures in Belagavi, they lit charcoal to keep the room warm before going to sleep. As they slept, the room filled with smoke, leading to oxygen depletion.
Consequently, three of the young men suffocated to death on the spot, while the fourth was found in an unconscious state.
The deceased have been identified as, Rihan (22), Mohin Nalband (23), Sarfaraz Harappanahalli (22).
The fourth youth, identified as Shahanawaz (19), is currently in critical condition and undergoing treatment.
Upon receiving information about the incident, personnel from the Malmaruti Police Station rushed to the spot to conduct an inspection. Local MLA Asif Seth also visited the scene to offer condolences to the grieving families.
A case has been registered at the Malmaruti Police Station, and further investigations are underway.
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Mangaluru: RSS leader Dr. Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat has been granted bail by the Puttur Fifth Additional District and Sessions Court in a case related to alleged communal hate speech.
The case pertains to a complaint filed against Bhat for delivering a speech during a Deepotsava event that was allegedly communal, derogatory towards women, and capable of disturbing public order. The incident took place on October 22 at Uppalige in Puttur taluk during the Deepotsava and Gopuja programme, where Bhat was present.
Following the complaint filed by Eshwari Padmunja at the Puttur Rural Police Station, the police had issued a notice directing Bhat to appear for inquiry. Subsequently, Bhat filed an anticipatory bail petition before the court.
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During the hearing on October 27, the court issued an interim order restraining coercive action and adjourned the matter to October 29 for complete hearing. On October 29, the counsel representing complainant Eshwari Padmunja sought permission to argue under Sections 338 and 339 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The court adjourned the matter several times post that.
On Wednesday, the court granted bail to Prabhakar Bhat.
Advocate Mahesh Kaje represented him in the proceedings.
