Dakshina Kannada: 11-year-old boy dies after falling into water at Quarry at Bantwal Taluk
Bantwal: An 11-year-old boy died after he accidentally fell into the water at a quarry at Barekad here on Saturday evening. He had reportedly ventured into the quarry to play and fell into the water accidentally.
The deceased kid has been identified as Mohammed Sawhaad (11), son of Mohammed Sadiq, a resident of Barekad quarters here in Kasba village of Bantwal Taluk. The quarry was filled with water after the region witnessed heavy rain in the last few weeks.
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Sawhaad reportedly went to the quarry along with two of his friends on Saturday evening when he fell into the water. Locals rushed to the spot after being informed about the incident by Sawhaad’s friends and took the kid to the hospital.
According to the reports, Sawhaad breathed his last while they were on the way to the hospital.
A case in this regard has been registered at Bantwal Town Police Station. The operations at the quarry were halted for the last six months and it is said the quarry was closed and covered, Police are investigating the matter.
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Wanted criminal carrying Rs 15,000 reward injured in encounter, arrested: Delhi Police
New Delhi (PTI): A wanted criminal carrying a Rs 15,000 reward was arrested following a brief exchange of fire near southeast Delhi's Amar Colony, police said on Tuesday.
According to the police, information was received that Mohammad Rizwan, who is wanted by Uttar Pradesh Police, was in Amar Colony area, and a trap was laid to intercept him.
However, when the police team attempted to apprehend Rizwan, he opened fire in a desperate bid to escape.
The team retaliated and Rizwan sustained a bullet injury in his right leg, and was subsequently overpowered by the police team, a senior officer said.
He was immediately taken into custody and provided medical assistance.
Police said Rizwan had come to Delhi with the intention of committing a crime, but was apprehended before he could execute his plan.
A case has been registered under relevant provisions, and further investigation is underway to ascertain his involvement in other criminal cases, the officer said.
