Mangaluru: 3 students of engineering college drown in Netravati; 5 rescued

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September 4, 2017

Mangaluru, Sept 4: In a gut-wrenching tragedy, three students of an engineering college were drowned in Netravati river at Inoli on the outskirts of the city on Tuesday.

The thee students have been identified as Vishal, Shubham and Shreeram, all aged around 21 years.

They were among a group of eight students from the same college who ventured into the water.

While playing in the water, the students were swept away by the strong undercurrents. Locals managed to save five of the students while three others drowned. Search operation has begun. More details are awaited.

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Tragic end: Kannada film director Guruprasad found hanging in Bengaluru apartment

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November 3,2024

Bengaluru, Nov 3: In a heart-wrenching discovery, acclaimed Kannada film director Guruprasad, celebrated for his impactful films like Mata and Yeddelu Manjunatha, was found dead in a Bengaluru apartment on Sunday.

The 52-year-old filmmaker, known for his work with deep social messages, is believed to have died two days prior in a suspected case of suicide, although authorities are still investigating to confirm the exact cause.

The decomposing body was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in a flat in Madanayakanahalli after neighbors alerted the police due to a strong odor. Bengaluru Rural Superintendent of Police CK Baba confirmed the incident, stating that an investigation is underway. A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) joined the police at the scene to gather evidence.

Guruprasad, a respected figure in Kannada cinema, directed thought-provoking films such as Yeradanesala and Director Special and had also appeared in small roles in more than ten films. The film industry mourns the loss of a director who used cinema as a platform for social awareness.

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