Koppal: Woman, lover arrested for husband’s murder in Boodagumpa village
Koppal: In a shocking incident reported from Boodagumpa village in Koppal taluk, police have arrested two individuals, Netravati (31) and her alleged lover Somappa (35), in connection with the murder of Netrawati’s husband, Dyamanna Vajrabandi (36). The incident came to light after the charred body of a man was found earlier this week.
Addressing a press conference on Friday, Koppal Superintendent of Police Dr. Ram L. Arasiddi stated that the murder was a result of an extramarital affair between the accused. Investigation into the case, originally registered at the Munirabad Police Station under Koppal rural sub-division, revealed that the victim was Dyamanna, a resident of Boodagumpa.
Victim Dyamanna
According to police, the couple had previously attempted to kill Dyamanna 3-4 days before the actual murder. On the day of the crime, they lured him to an agricultural field and killed him by hitting his head with an iron rod. The body was then transported about 5-6 km away on a bike, doused in petrol, and set ablaze in an attempt to destroy evidence.
SP Arasiddi confirmed that CCTV footage capturing the purchase of the rod and petrol has been recovered. Police have also seized the bike and tools used in the crime. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Additional SP Hemant Kumar, DSP Muttanna Sarvagol, and Koppal rural circle inspector D. Suresh were present during the press briefing.
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Karnataka govt directs municipal corps to regulate, prohibit pigeon feeding
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka government has issued directions to municipal corporations across the state to regulate and prohibit feeding pigeons in public places, citing serious public health concerns.
Deputy Secretary to Government V Lakshmikanth has written to the Urban Development Department requesting it to issue directions to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and all municipal corporations to take immediate steps to implement the measures.
In an official note dated December 16 issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department and released to the media on Wednesday, the department said uncontrolled feeding of pigeons in public places has resulted in large congregations of birds, excessive droppings and serious health concerns, particularly respiratory illnesses linked to prolonged exposure to pigeon droppings and feathers such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis and other lung diseases.
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"The commissioner, the Greater Bengaluru Authority and the Commissioners and chief officers of other municipal corporations shall take necessary action to mitigate the causes of dangerous disease spread by pigeon and enforce specified guidelines in their respective jurisdiction," the note said.
According to the department, these include a prohibition on feeding pigeons or causing pigeons to be fed in areas where it may cause nuisance or pose a health hazard to the public. Pigeon feeding shall be permitted only in designated areas in a controlled manner, subject to certain conditions.
"The designated areas may be selected in consultation with stakeholders. The responsibility for upkeep of the designated areas and compliance to the directions shall be taken up by some charitable organisation or an NGO. The feeding in designated areas shall be permitted only for some limited hours in the day," it said.
The note further stated that authorised officers of local authorities shall issue on-the-spot warnings and may impose fines for violation of the order, or lodge complaints to prosecute offenders under Sections 271 (Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) and 272 (Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
It also directed local authorities to conduct public awareness campaigns, including the display of signboards, banners and digital messages, explaining the health hazards associated with pigeon droppings and feathers, the content of the regulatory directions and penalties for violations, and alternative humane methods of bird conservation that do not endanger public health.
