LPG Tanker topples in Bhatkal; One injured
Passenger tempo plying behind the tanker rammed into it after the incident
Bhatkal: A LPG Tanker which was on its way towards Karwar from Mangaluru toppled on NH 66 near Sarpankatte of Bhatkal on Friday (February 1) early morning.
According to the reports, as soon as the tanker toppled, a passenger tempo which was plying behind the tanker , rammed into the tanker. This has resulted in the tempo driver sustaining severe leg injuries including multiple fractures. The driver of the tanker escaped with minor injuries.
The incident took place at about 6.30 am on Friday. Bhatkal fire brigade team, taking note of the incident rushed to the spot and sealed the area before confirming that there was no leakage of the LPG.
The tanker however was not lifted from the road till 2.30 pm on Friday due to the unavailability of crane.
Police and Fire brigade personnel remained on the spot waiting for the crane.
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J'khand: 4 minors detained for 'raping' girl at birthday party
Ranchi (PTI): Four minors were detained for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at a birthday party in Jharkhand’s Ranchi, police said on Saturday.
The incident took place on March 31 within the Namkum police station limits. An FIR in this regard was lodged on April 16 based on the girl’s statement, they said.
“All five, including the victim, were friends, and the girl had gone to attend the birthday party of one of those detained. At the party, the accused consumed alcohol and allegedly raped her,” said Ramnarayan Singh, the officer in-charge of Namkum police station.
“The four, aged between 15 and 17 years, have been detained and the medical examination of the girl is underway,” Singh said.
Further investigation is underway.
