Karkala: Students protest over student’s death after falling from moving bus
Karkala: After a college student died falling from a moving bus, students in the locality staged a protest, the demonstration was led by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Thursday.
The deceased student identified as Janith Shetty (19) a resident of Mala, fell off the moving bus on Wednesday.
The protest was led by the students' frustration over the lack of a proper bus system, which they believe led to the tragic death of the student.
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The protesting students voiced their anger not only towards the private bus operators but also towards the transport department for failing to address the indiscipline and safety issues in private buses.
In addition, the students also demanded an increase in the number of buses, especially during college hours, to prevent such incidents.
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Ullal: Cow suspected of Rabies goes on rampage in Someshwara, injures several
Ullal: In an incident reported on Thursday, a cow suspected of being infected with rabies went on a rampage in Someshwara, injuring several people and causing damage to property. The cow entered residential areas, charged at pedestrians, and damaged a scooter, injuring a woman riding it. The event unfolded in areas under the Someshwara Town Municipality, leaving locals alarmed.
The cow, which belonged to a resident near the town's entrance, had been sent out for grazing in the evening when it unexpectedly began to create havoc. It made its way to the premises of the Mookambika Temple in Kolya, where it damaged parked scooters and injured several people.
In response to the commotion, local residents worked together to capture the cow. Someshwara Town Municipality Vice-President Ravishankar was informed and took charge of the situation. Ullal MLA U.T. Khader was also notified about the incident and the potential danger to people in the area.
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A veterinary team, led by Dr. Gajendra Kumar from the Government Veterinary Sciences Hospital in Kotekar, was dispatched to the scene. The cow was administered an anesthetic, but it died a few hours later. Dr. Kumar suggested that the cow may have been suffering from rabies, which could explain its aggressive behavior.
