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Mangaluru: 2 killed in police firing; curfew imposed; holiday declared for schools, colleges

coastaldigest.com news network
December 19, 2019

Mangaluru, Dec 19: At least two persons were killed in police firing in the coastal city of Mangaluru on Thursday during anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests.

According to sources, the cops opened fire on protesters in Bundar area of Mangaluru. Both the victims are said to be local residents.

Meanwhile, curfew was imposed under the limits of North, South, East, Barke and Urwa Police Station in Mangaluru.

Former Mangaluru Mayor K Ashraf, suffered injuries while trying to control the agitators. He has been admitted to a private hospital. He is out of danger.

In the wake of violence, holiday has been declared to all schools and colleges coming under Mangaluru City Corporation on Friday, December 20.

Mangaluru city police Commissioner PS Harsha claimed that 20 police personnel are injured.

Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B. Rupeh said there had been clashes between stone-throwing crowds and police in Mangaluru since Thursday afternoon, despite restrictions imposed on public gatherings.

Also Read: Mangaluru: Cops resort to baton charge as anti-CAA agitators defy ban orders

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Thursday, 19 Dec 2019

Such a small crowd and Police shot and killed 2 people.. Police need to learn Bombay to let the people express their views hold peaceful protest.

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February 1,2020

Mysuru, Feb 1: The local police have arrested a man stabbed his irresponsible wife after she apparently hurt him with her naughty TikTok videos in Periyapatna of Mysuru district.

According to police, Srinivas stabbed his wife Savitha for TikTok videos where the latter featured with a different man.

The couple was not in good terms and was staying separately since few years. Savitha was residing in Mysuru and she used to send TikTok videos posing with another man to Srinivas.

The couple had two children, who reside with Srinivas, who was upset with the videos and invited Savitha to the birthday party of one of their children at Periyapatna.

He attacked her with a knife soon after she reached the function venue, Police said.

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February 10,2020

Bengaluru, Feb 10: Smoke entered wards at Sagar Hospital following a short circuit in the UPS room, said the fire department here on Sunday.

"Smoke entered wards at Sagar Hospital in Bengaluru, following a short circuit in the UPS room at the hospital today. Patients have been shifted from the site of the incident, as a precaution," the fire department in Bengaluru said.

"No fire incident reported and the situation is under control now," the fire department said.

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June 9,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 9: The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Karnataka rose to 5,921 on Tuesday after the state reported two deaths and 161 new cases of the virus.

"Two deaths and 161 new COVID-19 positive cases reported from yesterday 5 pm till today at 5 pm, taking the total number of positive cases to 5,921," said Karnataka Health Department.

The toll in the state is presently at 66.

While 164 patients have been discharged today, the number of discharged patients so far is 2,605. The active cases in the state stands at 3,248.

Among the new cases, Yadgir contributed highest (61), followed by Bengaluru Urban (29) and Dakshina Kannada (23). Udupi did not report any new case. More details to follow.

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