Belthangady: A 70-year-old man died of heart attack while going to cast his vote on Friday morning at a school in Andije village.

The deceased has been identified as Anni Acharya (70), a resident of Jarigedadi in Belthangady taluk.It has been reported that Acharya collapsed in front of a school while going to cast his vote and died on the spot.

Venur police have registered a case.

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Udupi: Manju Kola, husband of former Udupi City Municipal Council Vice-President Lakshmi Manjunath and a Hindutva organisation leader, was stabbed during a meeting held to settle a dispute related to a love affair at Malpe on Tuesday night.

Police have arrested five accused in connection with the case.

According to information available, Manju Kola had reportedly called for a compromise meeting near Malpe beach in the Palimaru area on Tuesday evening to resolve an issue involving a couple. During the discussion, a heated argument broke out and a youth allegedly stabbed Manju Kola.

He sustained injuries to his abdomen and collapsed. He was immediately shifted to a private hospital in Udupi for treatment.

Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar said that five accused have been arrested in the case. As per preliminary investigation, the incident appears to have occurred due to personal reasons. He clarified that there is no communal angle to the incident and urged the public not to spread rumours.

The injured Manju Kola is out of danger and his condition is stable, the SP said.