Earthquake of 2.3 magnitude reported in Karnataka's Hassan district
Hassan, Sep 17: An earthquake of 2.3 magnitude on the Richter scale was reported in Hassan district, officials of state Disaster Management Authority said on Friday.
The earthquake occurred at 17:32:25 IST, epicentred 1.5 km NNE (North North East) of Rayapura of Salagame Hobli in Hassan Taluk, they said.
"The seismic intensity map of the earthquake from the epicentre is presented, wherein intensities observed are very low.
This type of earthquake do not create any harm to the local community, although there may be slight shaking observed locally. The community need not panic as the intensity observed is low and not destructive," an official note said.
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Lawyer killed in accident with SP leader's vehicle in UP's Budaun
Budaun (UP) (PTI): A lawyer was killed when his motorcycle was allegedly hit by an SUV belonging to Samajwadi Party district president Ashish Yadav here, police said on Monday.
Rakesh Singh (45) was returning to Budaun when his motorcycle was hit by an SUV on Saturday night, the police said, adding that the victim was rushed to the hospital but died on the way.
The incident took place near a petrol pump on Sahsavan road in Mujaria police station area, the police said.
They added that the SUV's number plate, which was recovered from the scene, helped them identify the vehicle.
"The SUV owner has been identified as Ashish Yadav and investigations are underway," Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Alok Priyadarshi said.
An FIR has been registered on the basis of a complaint filed the victim's brother, Umesh Singh, the police said.
The FIR has been registered under sections 304 A (causing death by negligence) and 279 (rash driving) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Civil Lines police station, they added.
A few lawyers raised slogans against Yadav alleging that the two-time MLA fled the scene after the accident.
