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

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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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April 3,2020

Udupi/Mangaluru, Apr 3: As many as 11 liquor addicts in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts have committed suicide, due to non-availability of liquor.

It is said that the District administration, in association with Psychiatrists, have taken the initiative to provide counselling services, along with telemedicine, to the addicts.

Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesh said on Thursday that arrangements will be made to provide treatments and personal counselling for the liquor addicts.

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April 21,2020

Mangaluru, Apr 21: An elderly woman from Bantwal taluk in Dakshina Kannada district has been diagnosed with covid-19, a deadly disease caused by coronavirus.

The state health and family welfare department, in its bulletin released on Tuesday morning, confirmed  that 67-year old woman suffering from covid-19.

The woman is said to be a neighbour of the woman from who died last Friday after being infected with coronavirus.

It is suspected that the virus reached elderly woman's body as she was in touch with the deceased.

The woman was admitted to Covid - 19 Hospital, Mangaluru, on the April 18 after she developed breathing problem. It is learnt that she is responding to the treatment

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February 6,2020

Mysuru, Feb 6: Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu on Thursday said that he would consult experts in Ayurveda and other streams over coronavirus issue.

Speaking to the media here, he said that ''So far no positive case has been reported in the state''.

''However, the Health department officials have taken all precautionary measures to check the epidemic'', he further said.

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