Mangaluru: Six accused arrested by the Bunder Police in the city recently in connection with a case has tested positive for Coronavirus, triggering panic among the police personnel posted at the Bunder Police Station.

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Several accused were arrested in connection with a recent case of a clash between two groups with swords. All the accused were lodged at the jail of Bunder Police Station. Six of the arrested accused have now tested positive for the virus.

Swab samples of police personnel at the Bunder Police Station have been sent for COVID-19 testing. The Police Station is expected to be sealed down if any of the officer tests positive for the virus.

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Kalaburagi: A man was found dead, with his body seen hanging, in his own field in Hulasaguda village of Kalagi taluk on Saturday morning. The cause for death is unknown as yet.

The deceased, identified as Revanasiddhappa Shettappa (26), is learned to have been a resident of Hulasaguda village.

Ratkal Police Sub-inspector Sheela Devi reportedly visited the spot where the man’s body was found and inspected it.

Police have registered a case in this regard and are probing the death of the Shettappa.