Newlywed Dalit couple allegedly stopped from entering temple in Tumakuru; one arrested
Tumakuru: A man has been arrested for allegedly humiliating a newly married Dalit couple and preventing them from entering a temple in Goni village of Tumakuru district on Saturday, February 21.
According to police, the couple, Pankaja and Puneeth, had visited the Arasamma temple to seek blessings after their marriage. The accused, identified as Narayanappa, allegedly confronted them at the temple premises. He reportedly claimed to be possessed by a deity and ordered them to leave, stating that Dalits were not permitted to enter the shrine.
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Following the incident, the bride’s younger brother, Jagadish, lodged a complaint at the Turuvekere Police Station. Based on the complaint, police registered a case under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Narayanappa was arrested the same day, reports confirmed. The FIR also names a few others who allegedly supported the act. Officers said they were being traced and will be brought for questioning soon.
In the wake of the incident, district authorities convened a peace meeting with residents from various communities to prevent tension. Tahsildar N.A. Kunhi Ahmed and Deputy Superintendent of Police Omprakash addressed the gathering and explained the legal consequences of practicing untouchability.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
