Three boys drown in sea in Udupi, one rescued
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Udupi (PTI): Three minor boys drowned while one was rescued after they went swimming in the sea in this district, police said on Wednesday
The deceased have been identified as Sanketh (16), Suraj (15) and Ashish (14), they said.
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when the victims ventured into deep waters along the coastline in Koderi Hosahithlu near Kirimanjeshwara village in Byndoor taluk, police said.
Of the four minors, three were unable to return and drowned. "We recovered three bodies and rescued one child, who is now receiving medical attention," a police officer said.
The rescued child, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, has been admitted to a nearby hospital and is reported to be stable, police added.
Local police have cordoned off the area and are recording statements of witnesses. The families of the deceased were informed and it is being ascertained whether lack of warnings or supervision led to the mishap, they said.
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Youngster attacked by gang in Koppal: FIR against 30 people; three arrested
Koppal: Police in Koppal City station limits have registered a case against more than 30 people and arrested three in connection with an alleged assault on a youngster over his relationship.
According to the complaint, Sameer Ahmed Moolimani (22), who works at a mobile agency, was sitting at a hotel with his girlfriend around 8:30 pm on May 6 when a group of youngsters approached him and asked his identity. He said that he was attacked after informing them about the relationship.
Sameer said in his complaint: “They blindfolded me, took me on a bike towards the Hospet side of the national highway, and assaulted me. They asked me, ‘Do you love a Hindu girl?’ They also threatened me, saying, ‘If I am seen with her again, I will not leave you alive.’"
He also stated that after the assault, he was blindfolded and later left near the district hospital.
Police have registered a case at Koppal City police station against more than 30 people, including the girl’s brothers Ashish and Nilesh. Three people have been arrested so far, and investigation is in progress.
