Chikkamagaluru: 18-year-old boy washed away while swimming; incident caught on camera
Chikkamagaluru: An 18-year-old boy who went swimming with his friends on Thursday afternoon, was washed away by the water. The incident was reported from NR Pur in the district.
The deceased boy has been identified as Salman (18).
According to the reports, Salman went swimming along with his friends on Thursday and was washed away by the water. The incident reportedly was captured on a camera.
A search operation is underway to trace Salman and a case in this regard has been registered at the local police station.
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Tension in Koppal village over Ambedkar flag during fair; five arrested
Koppal: Tension prevailed in Halwarti village of Koppal taluk after a clash reportedly broke out between members of Dalit and upper-caste communities over the hoisting of an Ambedkar flag during the Beeralingeshwara fair.
According to police, a verbal argument between youths from the two communities escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to unrest in the village.
In a related development, it has been alleged that members of the upper-caste community entered the house of a Dalit youth, identified as Gavisiddappa Hosamani, damaged the door and vandalised the front portion of the house.
As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.
Police said a complaint has been registered at the Koppal Rural Police Station and five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigation is under way.
