Mar 2: 188 new COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, 12 deaths
Bengaluru, Mar 2: Karnataka on Wednesday registered 188 fresh coronavirus cases and 12 related fatalities, taking the aggregate to 39,41,453 and the toll to 39,969.
There were 816 discharges, pushing the total number of recoveries in the state to 38,97,239, a Health bulletin said.
Of the new cases, 106 were from Bengaluru Urban that saw 370 people being discharged and 4 virus-related deaths.
The total number of active cases across the state stood at 4,207.
While the positivity rate for the day is 0.45 per cent, the case fatality rate (CFR) was 6.38 per cent.
Of the 12 deaths reported today, 4 were from Bengaluru Urban, Dharwad 2, Ballari, Hassan, Mandya, Ramanagara, Tumakuru and Udupi 1 each.
After Bengaluru Urban, Mysuru recorded the second highest number of cases at 9, followed by Udupi 7, Hassan and Shivamogga 6, Chikkaballapura, Davangere, Kalaburagi and Uttara Kannada 5, followed by others.
Bengaluru Urban district now has a total of 17,78,778 cases, while Mysuru has 2,29,295 and Tumakuru 1,59,748.
Cumulatively, a total of 6.45 crore samples have been tested, of which 40,898 were on Wednesday alone.
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Protest over ATM staff shooting ends after assurance from MP Sagar Khandre
Bidar: A major protest erupted in front of the district government hospital following a deadly shooting incident involving State Bank of India ATM staff. One staff member was killed, and another critically injured when unidentified assailants opened fire as they attempted to deposit money at the ATM.
The incident drew public outrage, with family members of the victims and local residents gathering outside the hospital. They demanded immediate compensation, job security for a family member, and expedited post-mortem procedures, criticizing the absence of senior officials and government representatives earlier in the day.
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MP Sagar Khandre later arrived to offer condolences and address the protesters' concerns. Responding to demands, he assured that he would discuss the matter with the Chief Minister to arrange for two acres of land and a government job for the victim’s family. Additionally, he confirmed that since the case falls under the Atrocity Act, the Social Welfare Department would provide Rs. 8 lakh in compensation.
Following his assurances, the protest was called off, bringing temporary relief to the tense situation. Police investigations into the robbery and shooting are ongoing, with senior officials, including IGP Ajay Hiroli, overseeing the case.
