Belthangady: Thousands of fishes dead at lake due to suspected poisoning of water
Belthangady: Thousands of dead fish were reportedly found floating at Guruvayankere in Kuvettu village in the Taluk.
The lake at Guruvayankere which spans more than 4 acres is speculated to have been poisoned or undergone a chemical reaction.
In the past couple of weeks, the colour of the water at the lake is said to have undergone visible changes as per the observation made by the locals. However, since Sunday, small fishes were found dead floating near the shore, it is learned.
The 14.71 acres of the lake at Survey No. 15/1 had been a habitat for various fish. However, due to the poisoned waters in the lake, the rarest of fishes among others are reportedly expected to die.
The Belthangady Tahsildar and Kuvettu Gram Panchayat administrative board, development officer have visited the site and collected the water sample for testing, it is learned.
An inquiry is set to be undertaken to verify if poisoned water had joined the large water body and caused the deaths of fishes or if there is another reason behind the phenomenon.
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Man allegedly arrives with deadly weapon to attack another, caught by public in Jokatte
Panambur: A man who allegedly came armed to attack another person was caught by members of the public and later handed over to police in Jokatte late on Friday night.
The accused has been identified as Naveen Poojari, originally from Vamanjoor and presently residing in Jokatte.
According to police sources, Naveen was married and has an eight-year-old son. The couple are now divorced.
Police said Naveen suspected that his former wife, who is employed at a showroom in Padil, was moving closely with Devi Prasad Acharya, a mechanic working there.
Based on this suspicion, Naveen allegedly went to the house of Devi Prasad Acharya on Friday night carrying a deadly weapon, created a scene and issued threats.
During the incident, Devi Prasad Acharya reportedly contacted the 112 emergency helpline, following which Naveen fled from the spot.
While escaping, Naveen is said to have fallen from his two-wheeler near the Jokatte Panchayat area. Local residents who rushed to help noticed a deadly weapon on the vehicle and immediately alerted police.
Officials from Panambur Police Station rushed to the spot, took Naveen into custody and brought him to the station.
A case has been registered based on the complaint filed by Devi Prasad Acharya, and further action is under way.
