Five fishermen injured after falling overboard

September 13, 2011

Mangalore, September 13: Five fishermen, who had ventured into sea on Tuesday morning for fishing, suffered injuries, when their boat met with a tragedy at 'Alive Bagilu' (the bar mouth) near here.

Two of the injured Shashidar (33) and Rama Karkera (55), whose condition was said to be critical, have been admitted to intensive care unit of a private hospital here. Another injured Lokesh Padubidri (37) has been receiving treatment t at the general ward of same hospital. Naveen and Mohan, who suffered minor injuries, were discharged after receiving necessary treatment.

Keshav, the owner of the parseen boat named 'Lakshmi Venkatesh' said that incident occurred at around 7:30 am, a few minutes after leaving the old port.

He said the fishermen lost control and fell overboard while the boat was jolted by the impact of a high tide.

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Karnataka BJP MLA Munirathna, 6 others booked for rape at resort, criminal intimidation

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September 19,2024

Ramanagara, Sep 19: A case of rape, sexual harassment and criminal intimidation has been registered against BJP MLA Munirathna and six others, police said on Thursday.

It was registered following the complaint of a 40-year-old woman who alleged that the incident took place at a private resort within the Kaggalipura police station’s jurisdiction.

“We received a complaint on Wednesday night and based on it, we have registered case against seven people, including the BJP MLA under various sections for rape by public servant, sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, criminal conspiracy, voyeurism, intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace, Information Technology Act, and others,” a senior police officer said.

The matter is being investigated, he said.

The fresh FIR against the BJP MLA, also a former Minister, comes days after he was arrested by the Bengaluru Police in connection with the two cases filed against him for alleged harassment, threats and casteist abuse, police said.

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