Activist brutally murdered in Dandeli
Karwar, July 28: President of Dandeli taluk Horata Samiti and advocate Ajith Nayak was brutally murdered in Dandeli last night at around 11pm. Ajith was found in pool of blood near bus stand on J.N road. Locals immediately rushed him to the nearby hospital but he breathed his last on the way.
Ajith Nayak was coming out of his office located near J.N road when an unidentified assailant attacked him with sharp weapon. Ajith sustained injuries on his neck and chest.
Ajith was spearheading the movement for separate Dandeli taluk. A former president of city corporation, he had also served as the president of Dandeli taluk horata samiti.
Ajith Nayak was close to Margaret Alwa and late S. Bangarappa. He had also served as the president of Dandeli block congress committee.
He came into limelight when he started separate Dandeli taluk movement through Dandeli Bachao committee in 2007. After resigning from his corporation membership Ajith Nayak contested in assembly election.
Ajith Nayak is survived by wife and two sons. Dandeli police have filed a case and investigation is on.
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Vice President Radhakrishan condoles loss of lives in Odisha hospital fire
New Delhi (PTI): Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Monday expressed sorrow at the death of 10 patients in a fire at a hospital in Odisha's Cuttack.
In a social media post, the vice president said he was deeply saddened by the tragic fire incident.
"My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," he said.
At least ten patients were killed after a fire erupted in an ICU in Odisha government-run SCB Medical College and Hospital early Monday.
Around 11 hospital staff members suffered burn injuries while rescuing patients to safety.
