Two children killed, one injured after relative attacks them over petty issue in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: In an incident reported from the Hebbagodi police limits in Bengaluru, two young boys were killed and another child was seriously injured after a man allegedly attacked them over a trivial issue.
The incident took place on Saturday in Kammasandra. The accused, identified as Khaseem, allegedly assaulted the children with a deadly weapon, leading to the deaths of two sons of Chand Pasha, aged 9 and 7. A third son was seriously injured and is currently being treated at a hospital, according to police sources.
The family hails from Kurukunda village in Yadgir district and had moved to Bengaluru five years ago for construction work. Khaseem is said to be a relative of Chand Pasha. On Saturday, while Chand Pasha was away at work, Khaseem allegedly attacked the children who were at home.
Police visited the spot, conducted an inspection, and have taken Khaseem into custody. A senior police officer confirmed that an investigation is underway to ascertain the exact motive behind the brutal attack.
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Eight women labourers killed as truck hits tempo on Nagpur-Mumbai expressway
Jalna/Mumbai (PTI): Eight women labourers were killed, and three others were injured after a speeding truck rammed into a tempo on the Nagpur-Mumbai Expressway in Jalna district of Maharashtra on Wednesday evening, police said.
The incident occurred when a group of women was returning home after completing cleaning work on the expressway.
"A total of 11 persons, including the driver, were sitting in the tempo. As the vehicle was about to start, a speeding truck headed towards Mumbai rammed into it from behind at Kadvanchi village," a police official said, adding that seven women died on the spot and another succumbed in the Jalna government hospital.
The tempo was badly mangled, and the bodies were reportedly strewn across the road.
The deceased have been identified as Alkabai Admane (45), Laxmibai Madan (35), Meena Admane (45), Kanchan Admane (50), Tarabai Choudhari (60), Kadubai Madan (55), and Suman Admane (70), all residents of Jalna tehsil.
The identity of the eighth deceased is yet to be confirmed.
Three people are undergoing treatment at the hospital.
Police have arrested the truck driver and registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation is underway.
Expressing grief, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the death of eight people is extremely unfortunate, and announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased.
Fadnavis paid heartfelt tributes to the deceased and expressed solidarity with their families.
He said in a statement the injured have been immediately admitted to hospitals and the local administration is coordinating relief efforts.
The district collector and the superintendent of police are present at the spot, overseeing the situation, the chief minister added.
Environment Minister and Jalna District Guardian Minister Pankaja Munde has expressed deep sorrow over the incident.
In a condolence message, Munde extended her sympathies to the families of the deceased.
