Puttur: 28-year-old pregnant woman allegedly commits suicide by hanging herself
Puttur: A seven-month pregnant 28-year-old woman, Reshma, who was living in Chikkaputtur on the outskirts of Puttur town, allegedly hanged herself to death late Sunday night.
The cause for the suicide, however, is yet to be ascertained.
The deceased woman Reshma had been a native of Surathkal and was married to Chinthan, a leader of the group led by Arun Kumar Puthila, for four years. The couple has a daughter and the family was living in a rented house in Chikkaputtur.
Puttur Town Police have visited Chikkaputtur and held an inspection. Reshma’s body was shifted to a hospital for post-mortem examination.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
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.
