3 of family, including two children, killed in roof collapse in Karnataka village
Haveri (PTI): Three members of a family, including two children, were killed and three others injured after the roof of their house collapsed following heavy rains at Madapura village in Savanur taluk of this district on Friday, police said.
The deceased have been identified as Chennamma (aged 38) and two-year-old twin sisters -- Anushree and Amulya, they said.
According to police, Muttappa Harakuni (35), his wife Sunita (30) and mother Yallamma (70), the twin daughters and sister Chennamma were living in the 'kutcha' house in the village, where it has been raining heavily since last evening.
ALSO READ: Labourer washed away in heavy rain in Hebri
In the early hours on Friday, the roof of the house collapsed on the family members who were sleeping at the time.
Haveri Superintendent of Police Anshu Kumar said Muttappa, his wife and mother were taken to a hospital, where they are undergoing treatment.
Meanwhile, former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who is Lok Sabha member from Haveri, sought appropriate compensation from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the family.
"As a result of continuous rain in Haveri district, it was very sad to hear the news that three people, including two children, died after the roof of a house collapsed in Madapura village of Savanur taluk of Shiggaon Assembly constituency. Three more people were seriously injured in the incident and the state government should provide proper treatment to them," he said.
#Karnataka: Tragedy strikes in #Haveri district!
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) July 19, 2024
A house wall collapsed due to heavy rain in Madapur village, Savanur taluk, resulting in the loss of three lives and leaving others injured.
The victims include 2-year-old twin sisters, Amulya and Ananya, and 30-year-old… pic.twitter.com/AnS7BNmSuI
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.
Bondi Beach shooting: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Australia's Wong
New Delhi (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to his Australian counterpart Penny Wong India's "fullest support" to Australia in the wake of a deadly shooting incident at the iconic Bondi Beach targeting a Jewish celebration that left 15 people dead.
In a phone conversation with Wong, Jaishankar also condoled the death of innocent people in the attack.
"Just spoke to Australian Foreign Minister @SenatorWong.Conveyed our deepest condolences about the Bondi Beach terrorist attack and offered our fullest support," he said on social media.
ALSO READ: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 pm as BJP members protest slogans against PM Modi at Congress rally
Fifteen people were killed and over 40 others injured in the attack by two gunmen on Sunday, according to Australian authorities.
Hours after the incident, Jaishankar condemned the terror attack.
Condemn in the strongest terms the terror attack on Hanukkah celebrations in Bondi Beach, he said on Sunday.
"Our thoughts are with the victims and their families," he said.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the attack as a "dark moment" for the country.
"This is a targeted attack on Jewish Australians on the first day of Hanukkah, which should be a day of joy, a celebration of faith," he told reporters.
"At this dark moment for our nation, our police and security agencies are working to determine anyone associated with this outrage," he said.
The shooting at Bondi followed a wave of antisemitic attacks in the country.
The attackers were identified as father and son duo of Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram. The father was shot dead by police while the son sustained injuries and he is undergoing treatment at a hospital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the world leaders who condemned the attack.
"Strongly condemn the ghastly terrorist attack carried out today at Bondi Beach, Australia, targeting people celebrating the first day of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah," Modi said on X on Sunday.
"On behalf of the people of India, I extend my sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. We stand in solidarity with the people of Australia in this hour of grief," he said.
The prime minister said India has zero tolerance towards terrorism and supports the fight against all forms of terrorism.
