Shivamogga: ASI Injured after being assaulted by youngsters during Ganesh idol immersion
Shivamogga: An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) sustained head injuries after being attacked by a group of youngsters while attempting to stop a fight during the immersion of a Lord Ganesha idol in Bhadravathi on Sunday night.
The incident occurred when ASI Yallappa, attached to the Paper Town Police Station, tried to intervene in a quarrel that had broken out among nearly ten youngsters during the immersion procession. The situation reportedly escalated when the officer stepped in to calm the group, prompting the youngsters to turn aggressive.
According to eyewitness accounts, Yallappa was struck on the back of his head with a wooden beam by one of the youths. The officer was also allegedly attacked when he tried to prevent the group from assaulting former Gram Panchayat president Krishnegowda and his wife, who were present at the spot.
The injured ASI was first taken to Bhadravathi Government Hospital for initial treatment and was later shifted to a private hospital in Shivamogga for further care.
Police have registered a case at the Paper Town Police Station, and an investigation is underway to identify and arrest those involved in the assault.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Dakshina Kannada: Two girls drown while bathing near Kolyadakatta dam in Kadaba
Mangaluru: Two girl students drowned while bathing near the Kolyadakatta dam area of the Gundya river on Friday evening here in the Kadaba Taluk of the district.
The deceased have been identified as Arpita (15) and Sunita (21), both residents of Vimalagiri in Kutrupadi village.
According to reports, five girl students had visited the river along with their friends as it was a holiday. While bathing in the river, the two students reportedly entered a deeper portion of the water without realising the depth and began drowning.
Those accompanying them tried to rescue the duo, but were unsuccessful, leading to the tragedy.
After receiving information about the incident, Kadaba Police Station personnel visited the spot and conducted an inspection. The bodies were later recovered with the help of local residents.
