Udupi, Jul 25: Two young fishermen lost their lives when monstrous waves toppled their fishing boat in Arabian Sea off Malpe Padukere beach in Udupi district today.
The deceased have been identified as Nithesh (29) and Nishanth (22), both residents of Udupi district. A resident of Udyavara Pitrodi, Nitesh had recently entered marital life.
The tragedy took place when the duo along with other fishermen were returning to the shore in their boat.
At least five fishermen were swept away by a giant wave. Three among them managed to rescue themselves. Two went missing in the incident.
After half an hour the dead body of Nitesh was retrieved. Local swimmers, fishermen, fire personnel and coastal guard are searching for missing Nishant in the sea.
A case has been registered at jurisdictional Malpe police station.
Mangaluru, Jan 11: Reacting to the recent video clippings provided to the media by former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy in connection with the December 19 unrest in Mangaluru, city Police Commissioner Dr PS Harsha on Saturday said that the video has to be seen in a proper sequence to come to a conclusion on the happenings of that day.
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Very sad.
Taking care of all fishermen during entire monsoon season is not practical.
Concerned dpt should give compensation to them and should make arranegement for their dailty bread during monsoon
Govt should warn them to not go for fishing during heavy rains and waves
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