Minister Satish Jarakiholi visits factory fire tragedy site
Bengaluru: Belagavi District In-charge Minister Satish Jarakiholi visited the site of a tragic fire incident at the Sneham International Insulin Tape Manufacturing Factory in Navage village, in Belagavi. The fire claimed the life of a 20-year-old laborer named Yellappa Gundyagola from Markandeya Nagar, also left three other workers seriously injured.
During his visit, Minister Jarakiholi inspected the factory to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident and inquired about the condition of the injured workers. He also reviewed the type of insulin tape being manufactured at the facility.
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The Minister, along with Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Roshan, directed that the government provide compensation to the family of the deceased worker and ensure adequate support for those injured in the fire. The injured workers are currently receiving treatment for their injuries.
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Puttur: Four arrested for alleged negligent disposal of Dalit labourer’s body
Puttur (Karnataka), Nov 26: Four people have been arrested for allegedly disposing of a Dalit labourer’s body negligently in Puttur taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, police said on Tuesday.
The deceased, Shivappa (70), a resident of Keremoole near Sullia, worked as an assistant mason at Tauro Cement Fabrication Unit in Salmara village. He reportedly collapsed and died during work hours on November 16.
Instead of providing medical assistance or notifying his family, the factory owner, Henry Tauro, allegedly loaded Shivappa’s body onto a pickup truck and dumped it near his home, placing it on wooden logs by the roadside, according to police.
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The incident sparked outrage among Dalit organisations in Puttur, including the Adi Dravida Samaja Seva Sangha, who demanded a thorough investigation.
Protests over delays in apprehending the accused intensified public pressure, leading to the arrests of Tauro, his son Kiran, their assistant Prakash, and a mason named Stany.
According to a complaint lodged by Shivappa's son-in-law, the accused brought Shivappa home unresponsive on the evening of November 16. He was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
A case has been registered under the Prevention of Atrocities Against Dalits Act, and investigations are underway to establish the cause of death and examine allegations of mishandling the victim’s body, police added.
