Sept 4 | 428 new covid cases, 7 deaths in DK; 186 cases 2 deaths in Udupi

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September 4, 2020

Mangaluru/Udupi, Sep 4: Coastal Karnataka today witnessed another spike in covid-19 cases. While Dakshina Kannada reported 428 new coronavirus positive cases and seven deaths, Udupi reported 186 cases and two deaths in past 24 hours.

Dakshina Kannada

As many as 14,223 people have tested covid positive so far and among them 2,904 cases are currently active. A total of 1,03,065 samples have been tested so far, out of which 88,842 are negative.

As many as 10,928 patients have recovered and been discharged from hospital, including 222 on Friday. A total of 391 deaths have occurred so far, including seven on Friday.

Among the 428 new cases, 41 are primary contacts, 197 have influenza-like illness (ILI), 22 have been diagnosed with severe acute respiratory illness (SARI), and 168 cases are under investigation. As many as 201 out of the 428 are asymptomatic. Among them, as many as 222 are from Mangaluru, 61 from Bantwal, 54 from Puttur, 45 from Sullia, 28 from Beltangady and 18 are from outside DK district.

All the seven patients who died on Friday had comorbidities. While Mangaluru reported four deaths, one from Puttur and two deaths were reported from outside DK district.

Udupi

As many as 12,336 confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported so far in Udupi district, including 186 on Friday, and 1,967 cases are currently active. As per the district bulletin, 108 deaths have occurred so far including four on Friday.

The two deaths were reported on Friday. They were a male aged 60 from Udupi and a 50-year-old male from Kundapur. Both had comorbidities.

Among the 186 new cases, 109 are in Udupi, 42 in Kundapur, 27 in Karkala, and eight from outside the district. Among them, 79 acquired the virus through contacts, 77 have ILI, one has been diagnosed with SARI, and 28 are under investigation. One has domestic travelling history. Out of the 186 cases, 66 are asymptomatic.

A total of 75,456 samples have been collected so far, including 1,172 on Friday, out of which 908 are COVID suspects and 85 are COVID contacts. Out of the total samples, 62,873 have turned out to be negative, including 1,005 on Friday, and 247 reports are awaited.

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Wanted for 2 decades, Naxal leader Vikram Gowda killed in encounter in Udupi

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November 19,2024

The Karnataka Police’s Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) achieved a major breakthrough on Monday night by eliminating Vikram Gowda, one of Karnataka’s most wanted Naxal leaders for over two decades. The encounter occurred in the dense Kabbinale forest of Udupi district, marking a significant victory against Naxal insurgency in the region.

Who Was Vikram Gowda?

Hailing from Hebri in Udupi, Vikram Gowda, 44, was a prominent figure in the Naxal movement. He went underground in 2002, initially serving as a courier and fund collector before rising to lead a breakaway Naxal group. Despite having only a fourth-grade education, he was a staunch advocate for tribal rights and a key player in the movement’s survival in Karnataka.

Bounty: ₹3 lakh from Karnataka and ₹50,000 from Kerala.

Legacy: The last major Naxal leader in Karnataka after the 2021 arrest of B G Krishnamurthy.

The Encounter

Police revealed that Gowda and his team visited Kabbinale village to collect groceries on Monday night. Acting on a tip-off, ANF ambushed the group. When the Naxals opened fire, ANF responded, leading to Gowda's death.

Escapees: Three Naxals fled, including prominent members Latha (aka Mundgaru Latha) and Raju.

Significance: This was the first Naxal casualty in Karnataka in over two decades.

Home Minister G. Parameshwara confirmed the operation, stating, “Gowda was elusive for 20 years, escaping multiple encounters. His death is a critical step in dismantling Naxal operations in the region.”

The Decline of Naxal Activity in Karnataka

Karnataka's Naxal movement has been dwindling, with members seeking refuge in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The group’s strength had reduced to just 19 members by 2018, but recent sightings indicate attempts at revival:

2023 Activity: Reports of Gowda-led movements in the Kodagu and Hassan districts reignited concerns.

Political Heat: The BJP criticised the Congress government, alleging it created a “safe haven” for Naxals.

A Glimpse into Gowda’s Past

Personal Life: Gowda’s ex-wife, Savitri (alias Rajita), was arrested in 2021. She was a senior Naxal commander involved in insurgency since 2004.
Rehabilitation Efforts: Since 2013, Karnataka’s rehabilitation policy has seen 14 Naxals surrender and reintegrate into mainstream society.

A Milestone in Karnataka’s Fight Against Insurgency

The operation signifies a decisive blow to Naxal resurgence in the Western Ghats. While the ANF continues its search for escapees, the Karnataka government reaffirmed its commitment to offering rehabilitation to those willing to surrender.

As Karnataka celebrates this triumph, the message is clear: there is no room for insurgency in the state.

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