Photographer duo electrocuted in Mandya while putting up banner
Mandya: Two photographers in Besagarahalli of Maddur taluk died of electrocution when they were putting up a banner outside their studio on Saturday.
Vivek of Maraliga village and Madhu of Gejjalagere village of Maddur have been identified as the victims. It is learned that Vivek had a studio in a room on the first floor of the building while Madhu worked as his assistant.
At around 11 am on Saturday, both were working at putting up the banner when, accidentally, the banner fell off their hands and touched the electricity wire nearby. The duo holding up the banner that had an iron wiring was electrocuted with the power that passed through the wiring, said sources.
Citizens nearby rushed to their help and got them admitted to a primary health centre nearby. When the photographers were being shifted to the district hospital, however, both Vivek and Madhu died on the way, said sources.
Besagarahalli Police have registered a case in this regard.
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12 cases filed for pro-Pakistan slogans in 3 years, says Parameshwara
Belagavi: Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Thursday told the Legislative Council that the Karnataka government has registered 12 cases in the last three years against individuals accused of shouting pro-Pakistan slogans. Six of these were suo motu cases filed by the police.
According to a report published by Deccan Herald, he said, of the 12 cases, charge sheet has been submitted in five cases. ‘B’ report has been filed in two cases, three cases are under investigation, C report filed in one case while a forensic lab report is pending in one case.
Responding to another question raised by JD(S) member T A Sharavana, the Home Minister urged members not to single out the entire police force based on a few incidents involving police personnel committing criminal acts.
“It is not that the police are doing nothing. There is peace in society because police are active. Compared to other states, the crime rate is less in Karnataka,” DH quoted the home minister as saying.
Parameshwara also informed the House that there are recommendations to dismiss police officials who have been found involved in criminal activities.
