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India Today
07-07-2025
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Karnataka man critically injured after falling into fire pit during Muharram ritual
A man sustained critical burn injuries after falling into a fire pit during Muharram rituals in Karnataka's Raichur district, on Sunday victim, identified as Hanumanth, was participating in the Alayi ritual, a traditional part of Muharram observances, when he reportedly slipped and fell into the flames in Yeragunti village of Lingsugur rushed to his aid but struggled to pull him out due to the intensity of the Hanumanth was first taken to Lingsugur Taluk Hospital and later shifted to RIMS Hospital in Raichur, where he remained in a critical condition. The incident shocked the local community, which had gathered for the annual religious a relative of Hanumanth, said, 'He accidentally slipped and fell into the Alayi fire pit while walking nearby. The fire was too intense, and we couldn't rescue him immediately. Later, the villagers managed to pull him out. He was first taken to the Lingsugur Taluk Hospital and then shifted to RIMS.'In a similar incident from April, in Tamil Nadu, a 56-year-old devotee died after falling into an ember pit during a fire-walking ritual at the annual Subbaiya Temple festival in Kuyavankudi, Ramanathapuram district. The ritual, known as Theemidhi Thiruvizha, involves devotees walking barefoot across burning embers to fulfil victim, Kesavan from Valantharavai village, tripped and fell face-first onto the embers while running across the pit. Though the rescue team pulled him out within seconds, he suffered severe burns and died at the Ramanathapuram District Government Hospital.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Time of India
Kuki woman dies in crossfire between forces & gunmen
Imphal: A Kuki woman died after being caught in a crossfire between security forces and unidentified gunmen, while a Meitei farmer was injured in firing by unidentified miscreants in two separate locations of Manipur Thursday afternoon. Manipur Police said at approximately 3pm, one Ningthoujam Biren Singh, a cultivator from Phubala Awang Maning Leikai in Bishnupur district, was shot in his left arm by a miscreant while working in his paddy field. He was initially taken to District Hospital, Bishnupur and was later referred to RIMS Hospital, Imphal. His condition is reported to be stable at present. In response, security forces launched a search operation in and around Langchingmanbi, Heichanglok, and the western areas of Phubala village in Churachandpur district. During the course of the operation, security forces came under fire from unidentified miscreants and retaliated accordingly. "During the crossfire, one woman from Langchingmanbi village was found dead with a bullet injury. She was later identified as Hoikholhing, wife of the village chief of Langchingmanbi," police said. The body is being transported to the district hospital in Churachandpur for necessary legal formalities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "Combined security forces are continuing search operations to nab the culprits. Every effort is being made to bring those responsible to justice at the earliest," a police officer said. Police added that security arrangements related to farming activities in the area will be reviewed and sdequate security shall be provided to ensure the safety of farmers in the fields and prevent recurrence of such incident. The police appealed to the people to maintain peace and not circulate unverified information.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Time of India
Woman killed in crossfire during security operation in Manipur's Bishnupur district
Manipur police has stated one woman was found dead in the cross fire and she had suffered bullet injuries. She was later identified as Hoikholhing, wife of the village chief of Langchingmanbi. Manipur police stated in X, "Incident Report: Shooting at Phubala and Subsequent Exchange of Fire by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Today, at approximately 3:00 PM, one Ningthoujam Biren Singh , a cultivator from Phubala Awang Maning Leikai, was shot in his left arm by an unknown armed miscreant while working in his paddy field at Phubala Maning. He was initially taken to District Hospital, Bishnupur for medical treatment and was later referred to RIMS Hospital, Imphal. His condition is reported to be stable at present. Live Events In response, security forces launched a search operation in and around Langchingmanbi, Heichanglok, and the western areas of Phubala village. During the course of the operation, security forces came under fire from unknown armed miscreants and the forces retaliated accordingly." Police further stated during the crossfire, one woman from Langchingmanbi village was found dead with a bullet injury. She was later identified as Hoikholhing, wife of the village chief of police have attended to the incident and the deceased is being transported to District Hospital, Churachandpur for necessary legal have been registered in connection with the incidents, and investigation is underway. Combined security forces are continuing search operations to nab the culprit(s). Every effort is being made to bring those responsible to justice at the earliest. Additionally, security arrangements related to farming activities in the area will be reviewed. Adequate security shall be provided to ensure the safety of farmers in the fields and prevent recurrence of such incident. The public is requested to maintain peace and not circulate unverified information. Further updates will be issued as the investigation progresses. On June 15 there was tension started in the Pukhao Leitanpokpi area in Imphal East district after Meitei farmers attempting to cultivate their paddy fields at Sadu Lampak were reportedly obstructed by villagers from Songfel, a Kuki village in Kangpokpi district.
