Madikeri: Man kills self after shooting down teacher
Madikeri: A man gunned down a teacher before shooting himself on Friday morning in front of a police station in Balele.
The murdered teacher has been identified as Asha Kaveramma (53), a teacher of Kalatmudu Lions High School and wife of Adengada Dinesh Chengappa. Jagadish, 67, a resident of Ponnampete village, is the person who committed the suicide.
Balele college student Dinesh (17) and Pemmu (45) also suffered injuries when they were hit by a bullet while attempting to rescue their teacher. They have been admitted to Veerajpet Taluk Hospital.
Details of the incident
Asha Kaveramma was waiting to board a bus to reach to the school at around 8.15 am and on the main road. At this point, the accused shot at her. Dinesh, a student, and local resident Pemmu rushed t rescue her.
Meanwhile, the accused shot again, which hit to the hands and thigh of Dines and Pemmu. However, they are out of danger now.
Later, accused Jagadish's dead body was found in a nearby farm, which is located around 25 meters from the spot. The exact reason behind the incident is yet to be ascertained.
Superintendent of police Dr. Suman Pannekar visited the spot and launched the investigation.
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Dharwad Corporation zonal offices raided after complaints of corruption in issuing land records
Hubballi: Karnataka Lokayukta officials on Friday conducted raids at multiple zonal offices of the Hubballi-Dharwad City Corporation following complaints alleging bribery and delay in issuing land-related documents, including e-Swathu records.
The raids were carried out in the morning under the leadership of Siddalingappa S.T.. Separate teams inspected 12 zonal offices of the Corporation and examined records linked to land ownership and document processing.
According to sources, the Lokayukta received complaints from members of the public alleging that Corporation officials were demanding bribes for issuing e-Swathu and other land documents.
Residents reportedly alleged that applications were being deliberately delayed if bribes were not paid.
Based on these complaints, officials carried out inspections of files and records connected to land ownership and issuance of documents.
Further investigation is underway.
