Two youth drowned in Sita river
Kota, May 17: Two youth who have been to Sita river at Avarse for swimming drowned in the river on Thursday afternoon.
The deceased were identified as Kiran Poojary (22), son of Parvati of Manikal and his cousin Vikram Poojary (22). They have been to Avarse to their relative’s house for lunch at 12.30 pm. Later, they have been to the river to take a dip. At this time, both of them drowned in the river. As they did not return even after 2 pm, the family members went towards the river to call them and found their clothes on the river bank. When the locals searched in the river, they found the bodies of the youth at 3.30 pm.
Vikram Poojary was working as a conductor in a private bus, while Kiran Poojary was working in a hotel at Sabarakatte. Both of them were the bread winners for their families. Kota police registered a case.
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Hindutva leader Manju Kola stabbed during ‘compromise meeting’ at Malpe; Five arrested
Udupi: Manju Kola, husband of former Udupi City Municipal Council Vice-President Lakshmi Manjunath and a Hindutva organisation leader, was stabbed during a meeting held to settle a dispute related to a love affair at Malpe on Tuesday night.
Police have arrested five accused in connection with the case.
According to information available, Manju Kola had reportedly called for a compromise meeting near Malpe beach in the Palimaru area on Tuesday evening to resolve an issue involving a couple. During the discussion, a heated argument broke out and a youth allegedly stabbed Manju Kola.
He sustained injuries to his abdomen and collapsed. He was immediately shifted to a private hospital in Udupi for treatment.
Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar said that five accused have been arrested in the case. As per preliminary investigation, the incident appears to have occurred due to personal reasons. He clarified that there is no communal angle to the incident and urged the public not to spread rumours.
The injured Manju Kola is out of danger and his condition is stable, the SP said.
