Dakshina Kannada: Three injured as BJP, Bajrang Dal workers clash with Congress workers in Vitla
Vitla: Violence was reported in Mani as a clash broke out between members of Bajrang Dal, BJP workers, and Congress workers. The incident resulted in injuries to Mahendra, an organizer of Bajrang Dal in Peraje, and Prashant Naik, a BJP activist. Both individuals are currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Puttur.
According to reports, they were engaged in an altercation during the celebration of the victory of the Bantwal MLA on the day of the election results which led to another clash on Wednesday.
Mahalinga Naik, a Congress worker, was also assaulted by BJP workers and has been admitted to the Puttur hospital for medical attention.
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Rumors have been circulating regarding the use of swords in the attack on BJP workers. However, DK SP (Superintendent of Police) clarified that the incident in Mani involved the use of a stick and not swords. The investigation into the matter is currently underway, and further information will be provided as the inquiry progresses.
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Death toll in Mundathikode fireworks explosion rises to 16
Thrissur (Kerala) (PTI): One more person who had been hospitalised following the Mundathikode fireworks explosion died at Thrissur Medical College on Sunday, police said.
With this, the death toll in the incident has risen to 16.
According to Thrissur Medical College police, the deceased has been identified as Unnikrishnan from Edappal, who was among the 38 persons present at the fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathikode where the explosions occurred on April 21.
Police said Unnikrishnan had suffered over 80 per cent burns and had remained in critical condition.
The condition of the two other injured persons remains critical, police said.
Of the 38 persons present at the site, 16 have died, while four remain missing.
The fireworks were being manufactured for Thiruvambady Devaswom as part of the Thrissur Pooram festivities.
The licensee of the unit had also suffered burn injuries and had died earlier.
