Four of a family step on electric wire at night in Kalaburagi district; three dead, one injured
Kalaburagi: A woman and her two sons were electrocuted while the woman’s husband was grievously injured as they stepped on an electric wire in Dhangar Galli in Chincholi town of the district on Saturday night.
The victims have been identified as Jharanamma (45), Mahesh (18) and Suresh (20). Ambannani, Jharanamma’s husband, is undergoing treatment, the police said.
Following heavy wind and showers on Saturday night, an electric line got disconnected from a pole in Dhangar Galli.
An electric wire had also fallen on the rainwater stagnant in the front yard of the victims’ house.
The rain intensified late at night and the family decided to shift the cattle in the cowshed to a safer place. The couple and their sons suffered an electric shock as they stepped on the puddle on which the wire had fallen, and the mother and sons died on the spot.
Chincholi Police have registered a case and are investigating.
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
