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Temple priest arrested for killing 32-year-old woman, her daughter

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December 15, 2016

Mysuru, Dec 15: Mysuru South police have solved the case of a double murder by arresting the priest of a local temple, who in spite of having a wife, had developed an illicit relationship with one of the victims.arrest

The priest, identified as Mahesh of Uththanahalli, was arrested on Wednesday, after the victim's husband, Mallesh, lodged a police complaint. Mallesh, in his complaint, has alleged the priest's hand in the disappearance of his wife, Savitha, 32, and daughter Keerthana, 13.

Mahesh admitted to murdering them after he was quizzed by cops late in the night on Tuesday. Police rushed to the scene of crime and retrieved the body of Savitha from a well around mid-night, at Uththanahalli. Keerthana's body was fished out around midday on Wednesday.

Savitha, Mallesh and their daughter lived at Keelanapura. Police suspect that priest and Savitha were having an illicit affair.

The priest went to Keelanapura on Monday and brought Savitha and her daughter along with him to Uththanahalli. On Monday night they stayed in a house.

On Tuesday, the priest allegedly assaulted both Savitha and Keerthana before pushing both of them into a well near the house. He then returned home. Priest's wife is at her parents' house in Mandya along with their 3-month-old baby.

Initially, Mahesh had told police that all three of them had slipped into the well and only he managed to come up safely.

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April 27,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 27: Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice in the United Kingdom (UK), Robert Buckland, on Sunday appreciated Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa for the measures taken to control COVID-19 and strict implementation of lockdown in the state.

"During an interaction with Kannadigas in England, Buckland sought information about control of COVID-19 in India, especially in Karnataka. 

The Chief Minister replied to his queries and explained that effective implementation of lockdown, maintaining food and essential commodities supply chain intact and the concern of the government that no one should go hungry, has made it possible, with immense support and cooperation from people," as per a press release from Karnataka Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

Economic activities would be started according to the guidelines of the central government in a phased or graded manner in the coming days, the Chief Minister said, who also held a video conference with some people from the state, who stay in London, amid coronavirus lockdown.

During the interaction, the Chief Minister assured the Kannadigas residing abroad that they need not worry about their parents or elders in the state as their well-being would be taken care of.

He said that they can contact helpline numbers for medial and other needs.

The Chief Minister also said that the government would consider the loan repayment issues of students studying abroad availing educational loans after the situation turns to normal.

He said that the Karnataka government would be in touch with the Centre regarding the rescue of Kannadigas stranded abroad only after international flight services resume.

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April 1,2020

Kasaragod, Apr 1: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday announced a special action plan for Kasargod district where more people testing positive to the Coronovirous.

"The northern most district of the State has become the hot bed of Coronavirus infection with the maximum number of positive cases confirmed in Kerala," the Chief Minister told a press conference at the Government Secretariat.

“A special action plan will be implemented in Kasargod. Currently, Kasargod district has the maximum number of positive cases and also the highest number of people under hospital observation. Data from the panchayats in the district will be used to test people with symptoms and also to identify people in contact with them," he said.

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April 30,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 30: Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, has directed the Bengaluru City Police to return all the vehicles, which were seized during the Coronavirus Lockdown period, for having flouted rules.

The City Police Commissioner, Bhaskar Rao, informed that it was decided to return the seized vehicles to the owners, after verifying documents.

He said that the vehicles had been seized while enforcing strict guidelines, issued to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, in the city.

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