Union Minister Shripad Naik critically injured in road mishap at Ankola; wife, secretary killed
Ankola: Union Minister of State in AYUSH and Minister for State for Defence Shripad Yesso Naik’s car met with an accident on Monday evening in Ankola in which his wife and secretary were killed. Naik’s condition is said to be critical.
The accident took place at Hosakumbi in Ankola Taluk here when the minister’s car overturned.
Naik was reportedly traveling with his wife, driver, and others from Goa to Yellapur when the driver lost control over the wheels and his car overturned. Naik’s wife Vijaya, his secretary Deepak died in the accident.
Naik who has sustained critical injuries in the accident is being treated at the hospital.
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Tension in Koppal village over Ambedkar flag during fair; five arrested
Koppal: Tension prevailed in Halwarti village of Koppal taluk after a clash reportedly broke out between members of Dalit and upper-caste communities over the hoisting of an Ambedkar flag during the Beeralingeshwara fair.
According to police, a verbal argument between youths from the two communities escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to unrest in the village.
In a related development, it has been alleged that members of the upper-caste community entered the house of a Dalit youth, identified as Gavisiddappa Hosamani, damaged the door and vandalised the front portion of the house.
As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.
Police said a complaint has been registered at the Koppal Rural Police Station and five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigation is under way.
