Explosion at pond: Drone Prathap remanded to 10-day judicial custody
Tumakuru (Karnataka), Dec 16: A social media influencer was arrested for allegedly causing an explosion using sodium in an agricultural pond in the district, police said on Monday.
N M Prathap, also known as Drone Prathap, was arrested on Friday evening after police received a video of the incident that he had uploaded to his YouTube channel, they said.
The video, which went viral on social media platforms, showed the explosion occurring at Sree Rayara Brundavana farm in Janakaloti, Madhugiri taluk.
However, when questioned, 27-year-old Prathap claimed that it was a science experiment performed as part of a promotional video for his YouTube channel. He later deleted the video, a senior police officer said.
Based on the video, a case was registered against Prathap under relevant sections of the Explosive Substances Act and Section 288 (negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the officer said.
Prathap is a former Bigg Boss Kannada contestant.
After his arrest, Prathap was taken into police custody for three days. He was produced before the court, which sent him to judicial custody for 10 days, the officer added.
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Saalumarada Thimmakka hospitalized in Bengaluru, undergoing treatment
Bengaluru: Saalumarada Thimmakka, the renowned environmentalist known as the "Mother of Trees," has been admitted to Jayanagar Apollo Hospital due to health complications. The 113-year-old activist, celebrated for planting and nurturing thousands of trees across Karnataka, is currently receiving treatment in the hospital's intensive care unit.
According to sources, Thimmakka has been battling respiratory issues for the past 17 days. Given her advanced age, she is also experiencing other age-related ailments. Doctors are closely monitoring her condition and continuing treatment.
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Thimmakka, a Padma Shri awardee, has been an inspiration for generations due to her tireless work in environmental conservation. Her contributions, particularly in planting and nurturing nearly 8,000 trees along barren stretches of land, have earned her global recognition and the affectionate title of "Saalumarada" or "row of trees."
