Father-son duo drowns in well in Kundapur; mother rescued by neighbours
Kundapur: In an incident from near the Thekkatte fish market in the taluk, a debt-ridden man, Madhava Devadiga (55), and his son Prasad (22) who reportedly tried to rescue him died of drowning in a well on Thursday morning.
The deceased man’s wife Thara, who also tried to save them from drowning, was rescued by the neighbours. She is currently under treatment in hospital.
The family, which was native to Kundapur, was living in a rented house near the fish market in Thekkatte for the last seven years. Devadiga and his son Prasad are learned to have been working at a Reliance petrol bunk and Thara was employed at the Chandika Shri Durga Parameshwari Temple of Kumbhashi.
On Thursday morning, a woman in the neighbourhood reportedly heard sounds of people screaming from inside the well and, on inspection, she saw Thara struggling for survival. The woman immediately alerted the neighbours, who entered the well and rescued Thara. As she was in a critical condition, she was taken to hospital, where she is currently being treated.
Devadiga and his son Prasad, however, are said to have drowned in the waters of the well. The fire brigade staff who were informed and arrived at Thekkatte retrieved the bodies of the duo. The bodies have been taken to Kundapur for a post-mortem examination.
Kota Sub-inspector Raghavendra C arrived at the spot and conducted an inspection. An investigation of the matter is underway. Devadiga is suspected to have committed suicide following heavy debts.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
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Dalit youngster in Raichur denied entry into temple: Video viral
Police, priest, Dalit leaders ‘unaware of matter’
Raichur: The priest of the Ambabhavani Temple in Athkur village has been accused of stopping Dalit youngsters from entering the temple for a ritual related the Navaratri festival, although related parties, including the priest and Dalit leaders of the village, have denied knowledge about the incident.
A video of the youngsters, belonging to the Madiga community, who wanted to wear the ritual garlands for the festive period, being denied entry into the temple and the priest handing them the garlands keeping them outside the threshold has gone viral on social media platforms.
Yapaladinni Police officers, however, have said no police complaint about the matter has been filed so far. In addition, Dalit leaders in Athkur have said no such incident has occurred in the village, but the police officers are conducting an inquiry since youngsters have alleged that they were denied entry into the temple.
The temple priest has also refuted the charges against him, clarifying that action will be taken if a complaint is filed.
