Fire engulfs Kasargod warehouse, goods worth lakhs destroyed
Kasargod: A major fire broke out in a warehouse at Fort Road in Kasargod on Thursday night causing a loss in lakhs of rupees.
The incident took place when the owner of Nano Plastics had left for the day, locking the warehouse. People residing nearby spotted thick smoke coming out from the building and informed the fire department.
Three fire brigades arrived at the spot and doused the fire after few hours.
The cause of the fire is reportedly due to short circuit.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
