Putin announces military operation in Ukraine
Kyiv(AP) : Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it's intended to protect civilians.
In a televised address, Putin said the action comes in response to threats coming from Ukraine. He added that Russia doesn't have a goal to occupy Ukraine. Putin said the responsibility for bloodshed lies with the Ukrainian regime .
Putin warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to consequences they have never seen .
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Stampede at ‘Bekal Beach Festival’: One killed, more than 15 viewers injured
Kasaragod: In a second incident of a stampede during a programme in the district in recent times, a 19-year-old youngster died and more than 15 people were injured in a stampede that occurred during the ‘Bekal Beach Festival’ near Bekal Park on Monday night.
The deceased is identified as Shivananda of Poyinachi. Injured persons, including many children and senior citizens, are being treated in hospital.
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While the musical event of singer Vedan during the festival was reportedly cancelled after the stampede, it had initially attracted hundreds of people, with the audience gathering till the railway track near Bekal Park. The chaos, however, resulted in several people running away from the venue.
Shivananda reportedly died as he was hit by a train running on the track. Another person from the audience, who was with Shivananda, is also learned to have been hit by the train.
The organizers are accused of holding the event later than scheduled initially.
About a month ago, a stampede broke out during the musical event of Hanan Shah in Kasaragod, injuring more than 15 people.
