Cops deployed on Charmadi Ghat to stop tourists from risking their lives for selfies
Chikkamagaluru: In response to the rising number of accidents and fatalities caused by tourists visiting the waterfalls in the Charmadi Ghats of Mudigere taluk, the Highway Patrol has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of travelers. The police have deployed officers and staff members to deter passengers from visiting these risky locations and taking pictures.
Despite recent heavy showers, which have made the rocks near the waterfalls slippery and hazardous, incidents of deaths and injuries resulting from visitors taking selfies and standing on precarious spots continue to occur. The local police have been facing challenges in dissuading tourists from endangering themselves under the guise of leisure and enjoyment. Moreover, there have been cases of accidents where travelers have been struck by vehicles while dancing on the roads in the district.
In a bid to prevent further disasters involving travelers, the Highway Patrol officers will closely monitor sensitive areas along the Charmadi Ghat in Mudigere taluk throughout the day. By keeping a vigilant eye on these locations, the authorities aim to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of visitors.
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3 Indian students among those injured in Australia’s Bondi Beach attack
Melbourne (PTI): Three Indian students were among 40 people injured in the terrorist attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach in Australia, according to a media report on Tuesday.
Two out of these three students are believed to be receiving treatment in the hospital, The Australia Today news portal reported.
The names of the Indian students injured during Sunday's attack have not been disclosed yet.
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The Indian students sustained injuries during the shooting, and their exact condition has not been formally confirmed yet, it said.
Naveed Akram, 24, and his father, 50, opened fire on a gathering during the Jewish festival Hanukkah by the Sea celebration.
At least 15 people were killed in the attack, including a 10-year-old child. Five of the injured remain in critical condition, while two injured police officers are in serious but stable condition, it added.
New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said the investigation is expanding as new information emerges, including international travel by the alleged attackers and the discovery of extremist material, the report said.
