Hindu man arrested for giving death threats to MLC DS Arun using fake Muslim identity
Shivamogga: The Bagalkot police on Tuesday arrested a man accused of sending death threats to Member of Legislative Council DS Arun in the name of a Muslim youth.
Reports said that the arrested has been identified as Siddharuda Shrikant (31), a resident of Shindikurabet, Gokak, Belagavi who allegedly threatened D S Arun over a fake account on Facebook, with the username, Mushtaq Ali.
The death threat against D S Arun was reported in a comment by Mushtaq Ali for a Facebook post emphasizing anti-Muslim ideas after the alleged murder of Bajrangdal activist Harsha. A complaint was lodged in this regard by D S Arun’s close associate Vagish with the district police.
Meanwhile, during the investigation of another case in Bagalkot, the truth about Shrikant’s fake account with a Muslim name has come into light, said the police.
“According to you, only one Hindu activist has died today. But in days to come, your wives and children would be our target,” the comment alleged.
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Karnataka: Four of family killed in roof collapse in Vijayapura amid heavy rain
Vijayapura (Karnataka) (PTI): Four members of a family were killed after the roof of an old rented house collapsed during heavy rain accompanied by strong winds in this district, police said on Friday.
The deceased were identified as Gurunath Badigera (35), his wife Jyoti Badigera (28), and their two children, Kalamma Badigera (13) and Kirti Badigera (9), they said.
The incident occurred at Moratagi village of Alamela taluk in Vijayapura district, police said.
According to police, the family had been staying in the old rented house while repair work was underway at their own residence. The incident occurred on Thursday night when the roof of the house collapsed due to the heavy rain and wind.
All four members of the family were asleep when the roof of the house suddenly collapsed on them, following which they got trapped under the debris and died on the spot, a senior police officer said.
Personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services Department and the police rushed to the spot and undertook rescue operations to retrieve the bodies.
Police said the incident took place under the jurisdiction of the Sindagi Police Station. Senior police officials visited the spot and inspected the area. Further investigation is underway.
