Karnataka CM conducts aerial survey of flood, landslide affected areas

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August 18, 2018

Bengaluru, Aug 18: Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday conducted an aerial survey of flood and landslide affected areas of Kodagu.

Earlier in the day, the Karnataka Chief Minister conducted a press briefing and said that over one thousand security personnel are involved in rescue operation of those affected by torrential rains in the state.

He said, "Over 1000 security personnel, including those from National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Navy, Army, Fire Department, Home Guards etc. are involved in rescue operations. Air Force is lifting stranded people and is also dropping relief material where required. 200 cadets from National Cadet Corps (NCC) are also working for rescue and relief. We are working non-stop".

Briefing further about the casualties and damages, Kumaraswamy said, "Over 11,000 houses have been damaged. Six people have lost their lives in Kodagu district. Many officials from other areas have been shifted to Kodagu. Officials have been asked to provide a list of damaged roads and start the work for repairs". He also informed that Banks have been ordered to stock up their ATMs.

Before the presser, Chief Minister Kumaraswamy conducted a video conference with the Deputy Commissioners of flood affected districts.

On Saturday morning, Kodagu district in-charge minister Sa Ra Mahesh had told ANI that the rescue operations in the rain-battered district will be over by evening.

A high alert in five districts namely Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, Hassan, Chikkamagaluru, and Shivamogga was declared on August 15 by the Karnataka Chief Minister. Incessant rains have lashed Karnataka since August 14, causing landslide and disruption of normal life in the state.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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