Mangaluru: Policemen from the Jeppinamogaru Police Station in Mangaluru rescued a man who fell into a roadside stream near Pumpwell after losing his balance while walking under the influence of alcohol.

The city has been experiencing heavy rains, causing streams to overflow with fast-moving water. Eyewitnesses stated that the man could have been swept away by the strong current if not for the timely intervention of the police.

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Head Constable Thippeswamy and Constable Wilson Fernandes led the rescue effort, battling the force of the water to bring the man to safety.

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Davangere: A case has been registered against BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal following his allegations that a leader had collected Rs 1,000 crore with the intent to topple the Congress government in the state.

The FIR was filed at the Gandhinagar police station based on a complaint by KPCC General Secretary S. Manohar.

Yatnal had claimed that leaders from his party had amassed Rs 1,000 crore and were plotting to use the money to bring down the state government and install themselves as chief ministers. He further alleged that the money was meant to bribe Congress MLAs.