Puttur: Panic prevails around NH 48 after gas leak

February 8, 2011

Puttur, February 8: Traffic on National Highway 48 disrupted for many hours after a tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas from Mangalore to Bangalore, tumbled near Nelyady in Puttur taluk on Tuesday morning.

There was panic in the area following this accident, which resulted in leakage of a large quantity of gas.

Sources said that the traffic from Bangalore to Mangalore has been diverted via Gundia to Kadaba, and the vehicles bound for Bangalore from the city are being sent via Charmadi ghat.

Heavy loss caused due to the gas leakage, although the fire brigade's rescue team rushed to the spot within 40 munities of the accident.

The experts have warned local people against using fire inside the houses, as the area over which the leakage has spread has not yet been assessed.

As per the latest information, the fire fighters are continuing their operation in the accident site.

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Mandya: Over 50 arrested, holiday for schools after Ganesha procession turns violent near dargah

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September 12,2024

Mysuru: More than 50 people have been arrested in connection with the riots between two groups of different faiths, at Nagamangala town, Mandya district, over the Ganesha idol procession, on Wednesday night.

High drama prevailed in front of the Nagamangala town police station on Thursday morning, with women belonging to both Hindu and Muslim communities staging a protest against the arrest of their family members and demanding their release.

The two groups started arguing over the Ganesha idol procession on the Mysuru-Nagamangala road, near a 'dargah'. This soon turned violent with stone being pelted. Reports said that around 25 shops were also set on fire.

Several vehicles were damaged and torched by the mob. However, police intervened and brought the situation under control, deploying additional police forces.

Holiday has been declared to schools and colleges in Nagamangala town until further notice. Police have imposed section 144 till 12 noon of September 14.

SP Mallikarjuna Baladandi, IGP (Southern Range) Boralingaiah, DC Kumar and other officials visited the spot.

District incharge Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy visited the spot on Thursday morning and took stock of the situation. Speaking to reporters he said, the incident was unfortunate.

"The clash which started around 9 pm on Wednesday, flared up with miscreants setting fire, damaging shops and vehicles in the town. There is no need for anxiety. Additional police forces have been deployed in the town and the situation is under control now," he said.

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