Road caves in by 10 feet in NR Pura
Chikkamagaluru: Many roads including state highways have reportedly been caved in following the heavy downpour in Malnad.
The road near Melpal in NR Pura has dramatically caved-in. The incident took place between Melpal-Hodsalu villages. The road caved in by 10 feet for around 300 meters. Due to which, the roads connecting tens of villages has been disrupted.
Hebbal Bridge sinks again
Hebbal Bridge near Kalasa near Mudigere Taluk has once again sunk. The bridge has sunk for 15 times in the past 42 days. There has been heavy rainfall in Kudremukh and Kalasa regions. The bridge that connects Kalasa to other places has also inundated.
On Chikkamagaluru-Sringeri highway, people are driving vehicles with anxiety as the mudsliding is taking place.
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Protest over ATM staff shooting ends after assurance from MP Sagar Khandre
Bidar: A major protest erupted in front of the district government hospital following a deadly shooting incident involving State Bank of India ATM staff. One staff member was killed, and another critically injured when unidentified assailants opened fire as they attempted to deposit money at the ATM.
The incident drew public outrage, with family members of the victims and local residents gathering outside the hospital. They demanded immediate compensation, job security for a family member, and expedited post-mortem procedures, criticizing the absence of senior officials and government representatives earlier in the day.
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MP Sagar Khandre later arrived to offer condolences and address the protesters' concerns. Responding to demands, he assured that he would discuss the matter with the Chief Minister to arrange for two acres of land and a government job for the victim’s family. Additionally, he confirmed that since the case falls under the Atrocity Act, the Social Welfare Department would provide Rs. 8 lakh in compensation.
Following his assurances, the protest was called off, bringing temporary relief to the tense situation. Police investigations into the robbery and shooting are ongoing, with senior officials, including IGP Ajay Hiroli, overseeing the case.
