Heavy rainfall in Gadag: Woman dies in wall collapse
Gadag: A 55-year-old woman died when the wall of her house collapsed on her due to heavy rain that lashed the district for last two days.
The victim has been identified as Mallavva Jalal, a resident of Timmapur village in Gadag taluk.
According to police, Mallavva succumbed to injuries after a mud-wall in her house collapsed on the due to heavy rain.
A case, in this regard, has been registered at Gadag Rural police station.
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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.
