Phalguni fears come true as flooding causes damages to property

June 19, 2012

Mangalore, June 19: The fears of residents of Melakoppala, Athrebailu and Kulur areas have come true with the rains coupled with the flooding caused by River Phalguni causing considerable damage to property on Tuesday.

Villagers of these areas had been protesting against the mud dumping carried out by MSEZL along the River Phalguni stating that it would cause flooding on the other side where their houses exist.

In Padushedde Kudru, one house has sustained severe damages while two others are in danger. The house belonging to John Francis D'Souza collapsed completely causing an estimated loss of about Rs. 50,000.

If rains and flooding continue their fury, nearby houses of Estin Clement D'Souza and Thomas John D'Souza may also meet the same fate. The locals are holding MSEZL responsible for the damages.

The mud dumped along the River by the company is bound to join the River owing to the heavy rains, thereby raising its level causing flooding on their side. If mud is not removed, water is likely to enter into their homes and farms, villagers say.

Although after the High Court has order, the company has stopped the road-cum-pipeline corridor work temporarily, the villagers continue to remain concerned as the mud still lies along the River.

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Deputy SP suspended over Ganesh idol procession violence in Mandya

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September 20,2024

Mandya: The Deputy Superintendent of Police of Nagamangala town in Mandya district has been suspended for "negligence and dereliction of duty" in connection with the clashes that broke out between two groups during a Lord Ganesh idol procession, police said on Friday.

This is the second suspension of a police officer over the clashes on September 11 following which mobs went on a rampage targeting several shops and vehicles leading to tension here.

The situation in the town has since returned to normalcy and most of the shops have started operating. However, adequate security forces continued to be stationed here as a precautionary measure, according to police.

Sumeeth A R, DySP (Nagamangala), was suspended on Thursday for negligence and dereliction of duty, Mandya Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baldandi told PTI.

"He (Sumeeth) was not present at the spot nor was he at the police headquarters when the incident occurred. He arrived late at the spot despite the sensitive nature of events," he said.

Earlier, Police Inspector Ashok Kumar posted at Nagamangala town police station was suspended for dereliction of duty in connection with the violence.

A total of 55 people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

According to police, an argument broke out between two groups, when the Ganesh idol procession by devotees from Badarikoppalu village reached a place of worship on September 11, and some miscreants hurled stones, which escalated the situation.

The police had used mild force to disperse the crowd to control the situation.

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