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Time of India
10-07-2025
- Time of India
Attempt to kidnap newborn foiled at RIMS hospital
Pic: Market Yard Police in Raichur apprehended a suspect named Sharanappa regarding the attempted abduction of a newborn at RIMS on Wednesday night Raichur: An alleged attempt to abduct a newborn from the govt hospital in Raichur on Wednesday night was thwarted by vigilant attendants and visitors, according to police. Three individuals, said to be wearing saris, entered the Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in the early hours and specifically targeted the maternity ward on the fourth floor, taking advantage of the fact that most attendants were asleep. One of the suspects reportedly tried to kidnap a newborn, but nearby attendants became suspicious and intervened. The individual, Sharanappa of Yaramaras village, a Managalamukhi disguised as a woman, was apprehended after a brief struggle and handed over to the police. Police said two other individuals, involved in the attempted kidnapping, successfully fled the scene. Eyewitnesses voiced their concerns regarding the lack of home guard personnel, who were reportedly absent from duty at the time of the incident. The detained suspect was subsequently handed over to the Market Yard Police Station by the public. An investigation is currently under progress.
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Kidnap attempt of newborn at Karnataka's Raichur government hospital foiled by alert attendants
A suspected attempt to abduct a newborn from the maternity ward of the Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Karnataka's Raichur was thwarted in the early hours of Wednesday, thanks to the swift response of hospital attendants and visitors. A gang in sarees allegedly attempted to kidnap a newly-born baby. (Representative image/ Pexel) Also Read - Bengaluru jail psychiatrist helped LeT terror convict with phones, security info: Report According to police, a group of individuals, some dressed in sarees to avoid suspicion, entered the hospital and made their way to the fourth floor, where the maternity ward is located. With most attendants asleep during the early morning hours, the group reportedly tried to exploit the lack of vigilance. One of the intruders, allegedly disguised as a woman, tried to carry away a newborn baby. However, nearby caretakers became suspicious and quickly confronted the suspect. A brief altercation followed, after which the suspect was apprehended and handed over to the police. Two other individuals believed to be part of the gang managed to escape, police officials confirmed. Eyewitnesses at the hospital raised concerns over lax security arrangements, noting that home guards were not present at the time of the incident. Their absence may have made it easier for the culprits to access the ward unnoticed. The captured suspect was later turned over to the Market Police Station. Authorities are now searching for the two others who fled the scene and have intensified surveillance and security protocols at the hospital. Also Read - Bengaluru unfazed as nationwide labour strike sparks protests across Karnataka: Report This alarming episode in Raichur comes close on the heels of a similar incident in Kalaburagi last year, where two women allegedly posing as nurses abducted a newborn from the district hospital just hours after birth earlier this week. Both cases have sparked concerns over hospital security measures, particularly in government-run healthcare facilities, where staff shortages and low surveillance are often reported. Police are continuing their investigation into the Raichur case and reviewing CCTV footage to identify and trace the absconding suspects. (With agency inputs)
The Hindu
06-07-2025
- The Hindu
Man suffers severe burns after getting stuck in Muharram fire pit
A 40-year-old man suffered severe burns all over his body as he got stuck in the middle of a fire pit while passing through it during the Muharram celebrations in Yaragunti village of Lingsugur taluk, Raichur district, late on Saturday night. He has been identified as Hanumanth, a native of Yaraganti village. A video captured on a mobile phone has gone viral and people who witnessed the incident were shocked. Those who were gathered around the fire pit pulled him out from the flames after hectic efforts. He was immediately shifted to the Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) where he is getting treatment. Sources said that his condition is critical. The incident was reported from the Lingsugur Police limits.
