5-year-old mauled to death by stray dogs
Dog menace continues in the state capital
Bengaluru: A 5- year-old boy killed after a group of street dogs attacked him in the limits of Soladevanahalli here on Tuesday.
The deceased has been identified as Durgesh. His parents Mallappa and Mallesh who work as daily wage labourers are natives of Sedam in Kalaburagi.
The couple came to Bengaluru in search of a work and was staying in Saswagetta village. They were surviving in Bengaluru as a construction labours for the past four years. Durgesh's mother is pregnant and is said to have stayed at home.
According to police around eight dogs attacked Durgesh around afternoon when he was walking nearby construction site where his father was busy at work. The onlookers rescued him and rushed him to the hospital. The child succumbed to injuries around 4 PM.
Soladevanahalli police have registered a case in this regard.
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Eid celebrated with fervour across Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across Karnataka on Saturday, with thousands of people offering special prayers at mosques and Eidgahs, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
In Bengaluru and other major cities, people gathered in large numbers early in the morning to offer namaz, exchanged greetings of "Eid Mubarak", and visited relatives and friends. Markets wore a festive look, with brisk business reported in garments, sweets, and accessories in the run-up to the festival.
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, in his message, said, "May this Eid ul-Fitr bring joy, peace, and prosperity to all our citizens celebrating around the nation. As Ramadan month concludes, let us continue to cherish the values of compassion, generosity, and unity. Eid Mubarak to everyone!"
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who participated in a mass prayer programme, extended greetings to the Muslim community and underscored the importance of harmony and compassion.
"Praying for the welfare of humanity is essential," he said.
"Praying for the well-being of humankind is essential, and people should live with mutual love and trust, guided by humanity. India is a country of diverse religions and cultures, and in a nation marked by unity in diversity, everyone must live together harmoniously. No religion preaches hatred; all religions advocate love," the chief minister added.
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, in a message posted on 'X', said, "May this Eid bring happiness and prosperity. Eid Mubarak!" Festive meals, including traditional delicacies such as Seviyan (vermicelli) and Biryani, were prepared in households, while charitable acts and distribution of food and alms marked the spirit of the festival across the state.
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