Former Minister KS Eshwarappa calls for the resignation of Minister B Nagendra over the suicide of an officer. Eshwarappa questions the double standards of the government and demands an inquiry into the incident.
A 16-year-old girl who had gone missing returned home within 24 hours. City police commissioner Anupam Agrawal addressed concerns about rising instances of women being targeted in the area. Patrolling efforts have been ramped up to ensure safety. Additionally, a bag containing valuables worth about Rs 11.5 lakh was returned to its owner at the Udupi railway station.
A 56-year-old man was allegedly strangled to death by his son in Bargarh district. The incident took place at Saharatikra village under Bheden block. The victim, Mangania Seth, had a cement and fabrication business. His son, Gopal Seth (28), has been detained for questioning by the police.
BJP state president Vijayendra labels the Congress party as the father of corruption, citing lack of development work and scandals in the state. Calls for high-level probe and removal of minister implicated in corruption scandal.
A small-time trader named Raju Agarwal was bludgeoned to death by unidentified assailants in Gaitadih, Jamshedpur. The incident is under investigation by the Pursudih police station.