Shivamogga: 27-year-old bar cashier stabbed to death for asking customers to leave post closing time
Shivamogga: A tragic incident unfolded at a bar in Ayanur on Sunday night when a 27-year-old cashier lost his life after being stabbed in the chest by three disgruntled customers who were asked to leave as the establishment was closing.
The deceased has been identified as Sachin, who served as a cashier at the Navaratna Bar and Restaurant in Ayanur.
According to the bar staff, as the closing time approached on Sunday night, they requested the three customers, who were reportedly residents of Ayanur, to exit the premises. However, the trio refused to comply with the staff's instructions. In response, Arun Kumar, the assistant cashier, dialed the police for assistance. Enraged by this action, the customers launched an attack on Sachin, one of them wielding a dagger and stabbing the cashier in the chest.
Sachin, gravely injured, was rushed to the hospital, but succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital.
The bar staff members, who immediately reported the incident to the police, have recounted that Arun Kumar sustained minor injuries to his hand during the altercation. Additionally, one of the customers attempted to assault a staff member with an empty bottle.
A case has been registered at the Kumsi Police Station, and investigations into the incident are underway.
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South zone finalists announced at WAVES VFX challenge in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The South Zone round of the WAVES VFX Challenge took place today in Bengaluru, organized by the Association of Bangalore Animation Industry (ABAI).
The day-long competition brought together talented participants from across southern India, with the goal of selecting top finalists who will go on to represent the region at the national finals next month during the WAVES Summit in Mumbai.
Finalists were selected in three categories:
Student Category
Winner: Soumya Das
Runner-up: Gagan HP
Professional Category
Winner: Mohamad Javeed
Runner-up: S Sai Chandan
Enthusiasts Category
Winner: Gagan Ajai
Over 1,500 entries were received from students, working professionals, and VFX enthusiasts, all centered around the theme “Super Hero Power.” Out of these, 14 entries were shortlisted to compete in today’s final round. One winner and one runner-up from each category were chosen to represent the South Zone in Mumbai.
ABAI Secretary R.K. Chand appreciated the strong participation and encouraged industry professionals to attend the Mumbai summit, which will host well-known personalities from films, advertising, and creative sectors. He also mentioned that the WAVES Challenge was recently launched in Bengaluru by Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Sagar Gulati, Director of the School of Creative Design and Information Technology at Jain (Deemed-to-be University), the zonal partner for the competition.
The day also featured two special sessions led by industry experts. Vijay Selvam from the global VFX studio MPC held a masterclass titled “Concept Reality,” where he discussed lighting, animation, compositing, and photorealistic effects. Students got the chance to interact with him during a Q&A session.
Another session was conducted by Rakesh H, Lead Head at The Mill, who spoke about how visual effects are used in advertising. Nearly 100 students attended these sessions, gaining valuable industry insights and learning opportunities.
