Police put an end to missing drama in disaster-struck Madikeri
Madikeri, August 27: The rural police exposed the imposture of a couple who lodged a complaint that a seven-year-old boy was missing in the landslide and rains at Kaluru village in the taluk.
As the hills were collapsed due to heavy rains at Kaluru village, the villagers have left their homes in fear. At this time, Somashekar and Suma have said that their seven-year-old son Gagan Ganapathy was trapped under the mud in front of their eyes when the hill was collapsed, got the sympathy and joined the relief camp at Mythri Hall in Madikeri.
Rural police have lodged a missing case following their complaint and searched for the body of the boy for the last four days. The police along with the NDRF, SDRF and fire brigade made futile attempt to trace the boy. When the couple were asked to identify the place where their son was trapped under the mud, they became gullible and gave confusing answer. Suspecting their behavior, they spilled the beans
that the owner of the plantation has forced them to lodge a missing complaint and they have lodged the complaint.
For both Somashekar and Suma, it was the second marriage for them and both of them have deserted their children got from their earlier marriage. When the police investigated, the boy said to be missing was traced at the house of Suma’s mother at Thithimathi.
Now, the police have registered a case against the couple for misleading the police.
It is said that they have played the drama of getting Rs 5 lakh compensation to be given to the family of the deceased in the disaster.
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Indian men's team clinches inaugural Kho Kho World Cup title after women's victory
New Delhi: The Indian men's team beat Nepal 54-36 in the final to win the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup title here on Sunday.
The Indian men's team title came after the women's side were also crowned the champions after defeating Nepal in the final.
The Men in Blue dominated the final against Nepal with captain Pratik Waikar and tournament standout Ramji Kashyap leading from the front.
Attacking first, an exceptional sky dive by Ramji Kashyap got Nepal's Suraj Pujara. Suyash Gargate then touched Bharat Sahu to give India a great start with 10 points in just four minutes.
Sky dives were the name of the game for the Men in Blue, and this ensured a bright start for the side in Turn 1, preventing the Dream Run for their opponents. At the end of the turn, the scoreline was 26-0 in favour of the Indians.
In Turn 2, Nepal were not able to match India's levels but did prevent the home side from going on a single Dream Run.
Aditya Ganpule and skipper Pratik Waikar carried the team through this turn, and despite regular touches from the likes of Janak Chand and Suraj Pujara, India carried a 26-18 lead into the second half of the clash.
India were in their stride in Turn 3, displaying unwavering confidence throughout. Captain Pratik Waikar shone on the mat with multiple sky dives, and with the support of Ramji Kashyap, another star of the tournament.
Aditya Ganpule was also at his finest, and the home team's collective effort took the score to 54-18 entering the final turn of the match -- and the tournament.
Nepal fought hard in Turn 4 in their bid to come back against India. But the defenders, once again led by Pratik Waikar and Sachin Bhargo proved too strong. Mehul and Suman Barman were equally impressive.
India showcased their dominance throughout the tournament, beginning with convincing victories over Brazil, Peru and Bhutan in the group stages. Their momentum continued through the knockout rounds, where they outclassed Bangladesh in the quarterfinals before overcoming a strong South African side in the semifinals.
MEN'S & WOMEN'S KHO KHO TEAM WON THE WORLD CUP
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Men's Kho Kho Team won the title defeating 🇳🇵 54-36.
Women's Kho Kho Team clinched the World Cup title defeating 🇳🇵 74-40. pic.twitter.com/9ruJ79IKJ6
