Sakleshpur: Portion of historic Manjarabad Fort built by Tipu Sultan collapses after heavy rainfall
Sakleshpur: A section of the historic Manjarabad Fort in Sakleshpur has collapsed due to heavy rainfall that lashed the region on Saturday night. The damage came to light on Sunday morning when the fort’s security guard arrived for duty and noticed the collapsed portion.
According to initial observations, the damaged part is believed to have served as a resting area for soldiers during the fort’s operational period.
Built in 1792 by Tipu Sultan, the Manjarabad Fort is a star-shaped structure located at an elevation of 988 metres above sea level. It stands atop Adani Hill, approximately five kilometres from Sakleshpur town, along the Bengaluru-Mangaluru National Highway. Over the years, the fort has become a major attraction for tourists visiting the region.
The fort has been under the care of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) since 1965.
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CM Siddaramaiah visits Minister Sudhakar in hospital
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday visited Minister D Sudhakar in hospital and said doctors would take a decision on further treatment after the latter regains consciousness.
The Planning and Statistics Minister Sudhakar fell ill following a severe lung infection. He is still in the intensive care unit.
Speaking to reporters after visiting the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Electronic City, Siddaramaiah said, "Sudhakar has not yet regained consciousness. The doctors will take a decision tomorrow."
Responding to a query on whether a lung transplantation would be carried out, the CM said, "If a transplant has to be done now, he must regain consciousness. He is not conscious now. The doctors will take a decision."
Asked about the minister's condition, Siddaramaiah said he is stable now, but on ventilator support.
"All other organs are functioning well and he is stable. The brain has not yet regained consciousness," he said.
On further medical evaluation, Siddaramaiah said, "The doctors will do a CT scan tomorrow. After that, they will know. They will take a decision."
The doctors briefed the CM on the treatment being administered. Siddaramaiah also interacted with the minister's family members.
VIDEO | Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday visited Minister D Sudhakar in hospital and said doctors would take a decision on further treatment after the latter regains consciousness.
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