Famers’ leader Puttanaiah’s fan ends life
Mandya: Unable to bear the death of K. S. Puttannaiah, who died on Sunday due to cardiac arrest, his fan allegedly committed suicide on Thursday.
The deceased has been identified as Chandru (27) of Khyatanahalli. He was found hanging from the ceiling.
According to the villagers, he was a die-hard fan of Mr. Puttannaiah and couldn’t bear the shock of his death. He would play dice with Mr. Puttannaiah in the evenings, said villagers.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
