Koppal: A farmer after incurring heavy losses after floods in the state on Friday fell down on Deputy CM Laxman Savadi’s legs and sought relief for himself.

The incident took place when Savadi was addressing District Stadium after inaugurating Rajyotsava event on Friday. A local farmer Manjunath walked up to the stage and fell at Savadi’s feet with his grievances.

He further added that his land was acquired by the government to construct land and has failed to give adequate compensation for it. He also cited that Dharwad High Court bench had ordered the District Administration to release compensation to him but the administration has not yet released any compensation.

Irked by the farmer’s move, Savadi questioned if he wanted compensation or publicity. Savadi later assured the farmer of looking into the matter.

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Ramanagara: A dispute between a father and his son over financial matters culminated in a fatal outcome as the father allegedly murdered his own son. The incident occurred in Lakkojanahalli village of Ramanagara taluk on Saturday.

The victim, identified as Bhaskar (31), fell victim to his father Krishnappa's violent actions. Krishnappa, the accused, has been arrested by the Ramanagara Rural Police Station.

After receiving the information, the police arrived at the scene and transferred Bhaskar's body to the district hospital for postmortem examination. A case has been filed against Krishnappa, who remains in custody, undergoing interrogation as the investigation progresses.