I have realized the truth, will support anti-UPCL stir'

March 17, 2011

Udupi, March 17: “Now I am convinced that people living around the UPCL power plant area are suffering from health and environmental hazards. I also realized that what the representatives of UPCL company told him till yesterday was false,” stated Pejawar Mutt pontiff Sri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji after visiting the villages of Padebettu and Mudarangadi near Padubidri, and hearing the grievances of the villagers there.

“The power plant shall shut down temporarily from immediate effect, till the company provides permanent solution to the grievances of the people affected by the fly ash, bottom ash and by the release of saline water to their fields. If they fail to provide a permanent solution, the power plant shall remain shut permanently,” Pejawar Swamiji told press persons, reiterating his commitment to go on - one meal a day fasting – from Saturday.

“I cannot come to streets protesting against the power plant. My protest is pious. I will surely join any peaceful protest by the people against the power plant,” Swamiji said.

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Tragedy in pool: iPhone and CCTV capture final moments as 3 young women drown in Mangaluru resort

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November 17,2024

Mangaluru: A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday, November 17, at Vazco Resort (VAZCO), situated at Battappadi Cross Road in Someshwara on the outskirts of the city, when three young women drowned in the resort’s swimming pool.

Disturbingly, an iPhone recording and CCTV footage captured their final moments, providing insights into the heartbreaking accident.

According to City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal, the tragedy occurred at approximately 10:05 AM. The victims were identified as:

Keerthana N (21) from Devaraj Mohalla, Hebbal Second Stage, Vijayanagar Post.
Nishitha M.D (21) from 4th Cross, Kuribarahalli, Mysuru.
Parvathi S (20) from Ramanuja Road, K.R. Mohalla, Mysuru.

Sequence of Events

The three women had checked into Room No. 2 of the resort on the morning of November 16 and stayed overnight. On Sunday morning, around 10 AM, they entered the swimming pool to play. Reports suggest that they placed their clothes poolside and set an iPhone to record the activity.

Initial findings indicate one woman slipped underwater and began to struggle. When the second attempted a rescue, she too drowned, followed by the third woman. Within minutes, the tragedy claimed all three lives. CCTV footage from the resort corroborates the sequence, showing the young women struggling before succumbing to the water.

Investigation Underway

The resort staff discovered the lifeless bodies and immediately raised the alarm. Ullal Police Inspector H N Balakrishna and his team are conducting an investigation. Preliminary reports suggest the women were non-swimmers, and the lack of safety measures contributed to the tragedy.

The resort is owned by Manohar, as per police records. While the formal case is yet to be registered, the incident has raised serious questions about safety protocols at resorts offering pool facilities.

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