Manjeshwar, Apr 28: A 20-year-old youngster was seriously injured after accidentally stepping on an explosive device while walking along a forest route in Kajepadavu, under the limits of Manjeshwar Police Station, on Sunday night.
The injured youngster has been identified as Sawad, a resident of Nadibail in Bakrebail, near Mudipu, along the Karnataka-Kerala border. Sawad is said to be involved in the arecanut business.
According to police sources, the incident took place when Sawad was returning home using a forest path that passes through Kajepadavu. It is suspected that he accidentally stepped on an explosive device that had been planted to hunt wild boars in the area. The blast caused serious injuries to his leg. He was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Manjeshwar Police have registered a case and are investigating to identify the person responsible for placing the explosive on the route.
Following the incident, Manjeshwar MLA A.K.M. Ashraf, former Zilla Panchayat Standing Committee President Harshad Varkady, and other local leaders visited the area.
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Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
