70-year-old man dies, 50 others hospitalized after drinking contaminated water in K'taka's Belagavi
Belagavi: A 70-year-old man who had reportedly fallen sick after drinking contaminated water in the Madenur village here in the district has died after failing to respond to treatment.
The deceased has been identified as Shivappa (70), a resident of Madenur village.
Shivappa reportedly fell sick after drinking the contaminated water and had been admitted to the private hospital at Bagalkote.
The pipeline which used to supply water to taps had reportedly broken and water from the drainage system had gotten mixed in the drinking water supply resulting in this disaster.
More than 50 people have so far been admitted to the government and private hospitals at Ramadurga. Between the duration of four days, several people have fallen ill due to ingestion of contaminated water.
Officers reportedly visited the site and investigated the matter.
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Man held for triple murder in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Jan 8: A man has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife, daughter, and a cousin at Jalahalli Cross in the city on Wednesday, police said.
According to the police, Gangaraju bludgeoned his wife and the other victims.
After the crime, he fled, leaving the house in a pool of blood, they added.
Upon receiving information, a manhunt was launched and the accused was apprehended, police said.
They added that Gangaraju worked as a security guard. The reason behind the brutal murders is not yet known.
