Oct 23: Karnataka reports 82 new COVID-19 cases, one death
Bengaluru, Oct 23: Karnataka on Sunday reported 82 fresh COVID-19 cases and one death, taking the total infections and fatalities to 40,67,953 and 40,254 respectively, the health department said.
The day also saw 42 people being discharged, taking the total number of recoveries to 40,25,331, according to a health bulletin.
The active cases stood at 2,326, the bulletin said.
Bengaluru Urban district accounted for the maximum number of 38 cases. Other districts too reported fresh infections including eight in Mysuru, seven in Dakshina Kannada and six in Hassan.
The lone death was reported in Kalaburagi today, whereas 11 districts reported zero infections and nil fatalities.
A total of 7,762 samples were tested in the state including 6,272 using RT-PCR methods, taking the cumulative number of specimens examined to 6.94 crore.
The number of people vaccinated in the state rose to 12 crore with 253 people being inoculated today, it said.
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Truck-rickshaw collision in Bihar kills three people, injures three others
Patna: A speeding truck rammed into an auto rickshaw carrying passengers near the Pragati Petrol pump within the jurisdiction limits of the Chhabilapur Police Station of Nalanda district on Wednesday, resulting in the death of three people on the spot and three others being grievously injured.
The deceased are identified as Kanchan Devi, Dilip Kumar and Bindi Prasad. The injured individuals, Priyanka Devi, Rinki Devi and Ravi Ranjan Kumar, were initially treated at the Rajgir sub-divisional hospital, but, as their condition was critical, they were shifted to the Pawapuri Medical College and Hospital, as advised by the doctors at the Rajgir hospital. While the medical report states that the condition of all the injured is stable, the incident has caused immense distress among their families.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Sunil Kumar Singh, Sub-divisional Police officer Kumar Omkeshwar, Inspector Sanjay Kumar and Chhabilapur and Rajgir Police Station inspectors visited the hospital and inquired about the three people injured in the accident, reports NDTV, adding that the police are investigating the case.
Sanjay Kumar, SHO of the Chhabilapur Police Station, said that they have registered a case against the driver of the truck for rash and negligent driving. The officer added that the driver was absconding since the accident occurred.
The victims were traveling in an auto rickshaw from Rajgir to Barnaussa on Wednesday, when the accident occurred. The eye-witnesses have called the truck-rickshaw collision as severe, adding that it gave rise to chaos and panic at the accident site.
The accident highlights the persistent problem of reckless driving on Bihar's roads, which frequently results in major casualties, including fatalities. The families of the people affected by the accidents have been urging swift justice and proper support for the victims. The local administration has assured to implement necessary measures to ensure safety of road users and bring those responsible for the accident to justice.
