Mandya, November 21: One person who was suffering from fever succumbed to H1N1 virus in a private hospital in Mysuru on Wednesday.

Antony Mahimadas (59) of Krishna Nagar in Pandavapura was suffering from the fever and was getting treatment at JSS hospital in Mysuru for the last one week. But he breathed his last on Wednesday at 5 am, family sources said.

 

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Mumbai, Mar 18 (PTI): An alleged acid attack on a Class 6 girl student in Sangamner prompted the Congress to slam the Maharashtra government in the legislative assembly on Wednesday, alleging deterioration in law and order in the state.

Calling the alleged incident in Ahilyanagar district “extremely disturbing”, Congress legislature party leader Vijay Wadettiwar accused the government of failing to curb crimes against women and minor girls.

Raising the issue through an adjournment motion, Wadettiwar demanded an immediate discussion, claiming that the minor is in a serious condition and the accused are yet to be arrested.

He questioned how the accused managed to flee after committing such a serious offence. The Congress leader also criticised the functioning of the local police, alleging inefficiency and corruption, and said such lapses embolden criminals.

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Wadettiwar further claimed that incidents of atrocities against minor girls have increased in the state, and the government has failed to take effective action.

Speaker Rahul Narwekar took note of the issue and directed the government to present a detailed statement in the house on the incident at the earliest.

Congress member Nana Patole demanded that the girl be brought to Mumbai and given better medical care for free.

He said the girl has suffered serious facial injuries that could affect her future. The incident reflects poorly on the administration, he said.

Failure to apprehend the culprit has heightened anxiety among citizens and the victim’s family, he added.