Dist admin urged to provide promised land for displaced Adivasi families

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June 25, 2012

Mangalore, June 25: A protest against the district administration demanding payment of rent and promised sanction of land for displaced Adivasi families was held in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office in Mangalore on Monday.

The protest was organized jointly by CPI (M), Karnataka State Adivasi Rights Committee, and Dalit Rights Committee, Mangalore.

Following Mangalore- BC Road four laning road work, six Adivasi Dalit families in Nanthoor were displaced for which they have not been given an alternative and neither are their home rents being taken care of by the district administration, the protestors alleged.

The district administration had promised 5 cents of land for each displaced family at Saripalli of Padavu village within six months. It had also promised assistance of funds in building houses for the families but no step has been taken so far. The district administration must fulfill its promise and provide lands besides bearing the temporary rents being paid by the poor families, the protestors demanded.

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Udupi: Student slips down while boarding moving train, rescued by woman constable

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September 20,2024

Udupi: A vigilant Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable, Aparna K T, demonstrated remarkable presence of mind when she rescued a student who slipped while trying to board a moving train at Udupi Railway Station on Friday morning.

The incident occurred as passenger train number 06602 arrived at the station around 7:30 AM. The student, traveling from Mangaluru to Gokarna, had briefly alighted to purchase snacks. However, as the train began moving, she hurried back towards the carriage with the snacks in hand. In her rush, she lost her footing, slipping dangerously between the platform and the moving train.

Woman constable Aparna K T was given a cash reward of Rs 5000.

Constable Aparna, who had been closely monitoring the passengers, immediately sprang into action. “I saw her running towards the train and alerted everyone by blowing my whistle. She slipped, and her legs were caught between the platform and the train. Without hesitation, I pulled her out with the help of others nearby,” she recalled.

Thanks to Aparna’s quick thinking and the swift response of the railway staff, the train was stopped in time. Railway personnel, including the guard and loco pilot, were immediately informed, and they acted promptly to halt the train using both flag signals and a walkie-talkie.

RPF Inspector Madhusoodhanan PV arrived at the scene shortly after to check on the passenger's condition. The shaken but uninjured student was given water and helped back onto the train to safely continue her journey.

In an added measure of care, the RPF post at Bhatkal was notified to follow up on the passenger’s well-being during her journey. The student, fortunately, reached her destination without further incident.

The heroic rescue was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media, earning widespread praise. In recognition of her bravery, Regional Railway Manager (RRM) Karwar awarded Constable Aparna a cash reward of ₹5,000, commending her quick action that averted a potentially tragic accident.

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