Karnataka’s Ranji Cricket Team’s former player Vijaykrishna passes away
Bengaluru: Karnataka's Ranji Cricket Team’s former player Vijaykrishna reportedly passed away due to multiple organ failure at Bengaluru, sources from his family revealed.
The funeral rites of the deceased, whose residence is in Bengaluru’s Kumar Park, will be conducted at 4 pm on Thursday at the crematorium in Hebbal, it is learned.
In his cricketing career spanning 15 years, Viji was known as an efficient player and a rare all-rounder. Having played in more than 80 First-class matches and showcased excellent performances in them, he has accumulated 198 wickets and around 2000 runs.
On the death of the former cricketer B. Vijaykrishna, Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa expressed sincere condolences.
“In his 15 years of cricketing career, as an unrivalled all-rounder, he had played in more than 80 first-class matches and secured 2000 runs, 194 wickets. He has been the main reason for achieving 2 past wins which secured Karnataka Ranji Trophy”, the chief minister reminisced.
“With his death, we have lost an excellent cricketer. May God grant peace to his soul. May his family and following obtain the strength to bear this grief”, Chief Minister said in his condolatory message.
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Tumakuru: Dalit family allegedly prevented from entering temple; accused arrested
Tumakuru: Police in Turuvekere have arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly obstructing a Dalit family from entering a temple and making caste-based remarks, officials said on Saturday.
The accused, identified as Rajanna, has been booked under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a complaint filed by Rangaramu T. of Thuyalahalli village.
According to the FIR, the incident took place on April 18 around 5:30 pm when Rangaramu T. and his family visited the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Mallur village to offer prayers. It states that the accused allegedly objected to their entry and made remarks referring to caste hierarchy and questioning their presence inside the temple premises.
The FIR further states that the accused made additional remarks asserting that such entry into the temple was not permitted and asked the family to leave. It also mentions that the complainant was subjected to mental harassment through these statements.
Following the complaint, DySP Om Prakash Gowda along with revenue officials and police visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
Further investigation is underway.
