Bantwal: Netravati River reduces from danger mark
Bantwal, August 15: The floods that were created in the Bantwal region following the heavy rainfall for the last two days have declined to some extent on Wednesday. However, the flood-like situation is continuing in the low-lying areas as the Netravati River is flowing at 9m.
The Netravati River was flowing above the danger mark after reaching 9.9m levels on Tuesday night. Now the water level is reduced to 9 meters.
Flood water has been clogged at Jakribettu, Baddakatte, Aaladka, and Kachikarapete. The flowing of the Netravati River above the danger level was felt here.
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One held for illegal transportation of beef in goods vehicle in Karnataka's Mandya
Mandya (PTI): A driver was arrested for allegedly transporting beef and other cattle parts illegally in a goods vehicle in this district, police said on Monday.
The vehicle was intercepted and seized during a late-night operation near Paschimavahini in Srirangapatna taluk on Sunday, they said.
According to police, the vehicle, which was reportedly travelling from Hunsur to Ramanagara, was first stopped by members of a local Hindu organisation, who then alerted the police. The Srirangapatna Town Police reached the spot and took the vehicle into custody.
During inspection, police found beef and legs of cattle inside the goods carrier. The driver was detained on the spot, a senior police officer said.
Samples of the seized meat have been sent for forensic examination, he added.
A case under the relevant sections of the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act has been registered at the Srirangapatna Town Police Station, and an investigation is underway to trace the source and destination of the consignment, they said.
