Provocative slogans on engineering college women's hostel wall, case registered
Udupi (Karnataka), May 10 (PTI): Inflammatory and obscene graffiti, targeting religious communities, was found in the bathroom wall of the women's hostel of a reputed engineering college in this district, police said on Saturday.
The incident came to light on the evening of May 7, when provocative slogans were discovered written in English on a bathroom wall of the main block of the girls' hostel, located in Nitte, a place in Karkala taluk. Upon getting information, a case has been registered and an investigation on.
According to a police statement, the slogans appeared to have been designed to provoke disharmony between two communities. The writing in offensive language, was reported by the hostel manager to local police.
Based on the complaint, Karkala Rural Police have registered a case under Section 353(2) (deals with making, publishing, or circulating statements containing false information, rumours, or alarming news with the intent of creating or promoting feelings of enmity, hatred, or ill will between different groups) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
"A case has been registered, and we are in the process of identifying those responsible," Superintendent of Police, Udupi district, Arun K said.
Police are reviewing CCTV footage and questioning students in connection with the case. While preliminary reports suggest the involvement of a female student, officials have not yet zeroed in on any suspects.
The incident has sparked concern over increasing instances of polarising expressions within educational institutions. The college administration has not yet released an official statement.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
