Twitter suspends two fake accounts run in EC's name
New Delhi, Nov 14: Twitter has suspended two fake accounts being run in the name of the Election Commission, a poll panel spokesperson said Wednesday.
The two accounts -- both being run as 'Election Commission of India' by separate handles @Election Comm and @DalitFederation -- were suspended after the poll panel asked Twitter to take "decisive action", the spokesperson said.
The EC does not have its own verified Twitter handle.
While the two accounts had not tweeted so far, they had followers in thousands and the EC feared that they could mislead public.
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Veterinary doctor killed in hippopotamus attack in Karnataka zoo, inquiry ordered
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Bengaluru (PTI): A veterinary doctor, who had entered an enclosure to provide medical care at the Tavarekoppa Lion and Safari Zoo in Shivamogga, died after being attacked by a hippopotamus.
The deceased, Dr Sameeksha Reddy (26), had been recently appointed on a contract basis, office of Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said in a statement.
She was attacked by the hippopotamus around 11.30 pm on Thursday while attending to a wild animal, it said.
According to Khandre's office, She was rushed to a hospital in Shivamogga but succumbed to her injuries around 6.30 am on Friday, doctors said.
Calling it an unfortunate incident, the minister said the government stands with the bereaved family during this difficult time. “Every life is precious. May God give strength to the family to bear this loss,” he said.
The minister has ordered compensation to the family of the deceased doctor as per norms.
He also instructed that veterinarians at all zoos in the state must strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while treating wild animals.
Khandre further ordered an inquiry into the incident by a team comprising senior veterinarians and forest officials, and directed that a report be submitted within seven days.
