Youth Cong leader killed in Karnataka's Dharwad
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): A Youth Congress leader was allegedly killed by unidentified assailants after barging into his residence in the city, police said on Saturday.
The deceased was identified as Fairoz Pathan (32), they said.
The incident took place at his house in the Malapur area on late Friday, creating panic among local residents.
Police said that four unidentified assailants barged into his house and attacked him with lethal weapons.
City Police Commissioner N Shashikumar said while he (Pathan) was at home, between 9.30 pm and 10 pm, around three to four people came there and assaulted him. Due to the attack, he suffered severe bleeding and died on the spot, as per the information received.
"We have already got some clues about the suspects, and our officers and staff have been assigned to trace them. Efforts are on to arrest the accused as soon as possible," he told reporters here.
Responding to reports suggesting political rivalry or previous enmity, and whether the family had mentioned any such angle, the officer said, "No. I spoke with his mother and his sister. They are only saying that whoever committed this act should be punished.
"We have not yet collected detailed information from them. Right now, family members and several leaders from their community have gathered here. They will lodge a complaint, and we will conduct a comprehensive investigation. Anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the incident will be brought under the ambit of the law during the probe," the commissioner said.
"If someone enters a house and carries out an attack, it indicates that it might have been planned in an organised manner. We will conduct a thorough investigation to find out who planned it and who executed it. The probe will be comprehensive, and action will be taken to ensure such incidents do not recur," he added.
After committing the crime, the accused fled from the spot. The entire act has been captured on nearby CCTV cameras, providing crucial leads for the investigation, a senior police officer said.
Upon receiving information, police from the Sub-Urban Police Station rushed to the spot and conducted an inspection. The exact reason behind the murder is yet to be ascertained, he said.
According to the family, Pathan had married only about 15 days ago and was sitting outside his house when the incident occurred. His mother claimed that about four to five men arrived at the spot and approached him, following which he ran inside the house and bolted the door. However, the attackers broke open the door and entered the house armed with knives, she said, adding that everything had been captured on CCTV cameras.
The family alleged that the assailants assaulted Pathan and also attacked other people present in the house, including a woman, using whatever objects they could find. They also took away two mobile phones from the house.
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'Red' alert for severe thunderstorms, hailstorms issued in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): A "red" alert for severe thunderstorms and hailstorms was issued for Delhi late on Sunday evening, with some parts of the national capital placed under an "orange" alert, as residents were advised to be prepared for potentially-disruptive weather conditions.
A "red" alert stands for "take action", indicating severe weather conditions.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hailstorms, dust storms and moderate rainfall, along with gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 80 kmph, are very likely over the city, with some areas expected to witness moderate thunderstorm activity.
The IMD said a "red" alert has been issued for Outer North Delhi, Northwest Delhi, West Delhi, Southwest Delhi, parts of North Delhi, Central Delhi, Northeast Delhi and Shahdara, while South Delhi, Southeast Delhi and parts of North Delhi remain under an "orange" alert. Similar thunderstorm conditions are also likely at isolated places across various locations in Delhi-NCR.
The weather office warned of likely impacts, including the breaking of large tree branches, uprooting of weak or old trees, lightning strikes at vulnerable locations, such as tall trees and electric poles, and disruption of municipal services.
"Damage to kutcha houses, huts and weak structures, partial collapse of boundary walls, difficult driving conditions and possible road accidents are also likely. Vehicles may also be damaged due to falling branches or debris," it said.
Residents have been advised to move to safe buildings, avoid weak structures and stay away from windows during the storm.
Authorities have cautioned against taking shelter under trees or going near water bodies and advised people to unplug electrical equipment and avoid contact with metallic objects, water taps and pipes. People have also been asked to park vehicles in safe locations and, if caught during the storm while driving, to pull over safely and remain inside the vehicle.
They have further been advised to stay away from electric poles and power lines and remain alert to flying debris, officials said.
