Tumkur: 3 killed, 1 injured in accident
Tumkur: Three persons were killed on the spot while one person severely injured when two-wheeler vehicles collided with each other near Kanevanahalli in Pavagad taluk of Tumkur district.
The deceased are Muthyalappa (27) of Vallur village, Hanumanthappa (45) and Naveen (22) of Tagarakunte village of Andra. Another man was seriously injured and has been admitted to the hospital for treatment.
According to locals, the accident occurred when the victims were going on bikes to Venkatapura to participate in ongoing Mari Festival.
Pavagada police station have registered a case.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
