Case registered against temple committee in Karnataka for organising Jatra violating COVID rules
Yadigir: Karnataka government earlier this week issued fresh guidelines in the wake of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the state. The fresh guidelines issued by the government stressed the adherence to COVID-19 rules and protocols by the citizens.
However, flouting all the guidelines issued by the government and violating basic norms like wearing masks, physical distancing among others, a temple committee on August 31, organized a Jatra in Yadgiri district, where hundreds of people thronged without masks and social distancing.
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According to the reports, the religious fair was organized by Venugopal Swami Temple here in Surapur.
After the incident came to the light of the officials, the Revenue Inspector of Surapur filed a formal complaint with the local police, following which a case has been registered against the temple committee for organizing the gathering while violating the laws and COVID-19 protocol.
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Karnataka: Elderly man dies after his car catches fire
Chikkaballapur (Karnataka) (PTI): A 70-year-old man died after his car caught fire, leaving his body charred, police said on Monday.
The deceased was identified as Uday Kumar, a resident of Raghuvanahalli on Kanakapura Road in Bengaluru, they said.
The incident occurred near Achepalli Cross in Bagepalli taluk of Chikkaballapur district on Sunday when he was returning after visiting his mother in his native place, police said.
Local police were alerted by passersby who noticed the car on fire. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and doused the blaze. However, the flames had spread rapidly through the vehicle, resulting in his death. Later, his charred body was recovered from the car, police said.
Citing preliminary investigation, a senior police officer said it appeared to be a case of suicide as investigators did not find any evidence indicating an accident or a mechanical fault in the car that could have triggered the fire.
"However, teams have collected samples and other evidence, and further investigation is underway to ascertain whether there was any technical fault that led to the fire," the officer said.
