Operation Abhyasa simulates bomb blast, boat attack, fire outbreak at KRS dam
MYSURU: Tourists who had gathered to enjoy the serene beauty of Brindavan Gardens at the KRS dam were left stunned on Sunday as loud sirens, smoke and scenes of chaos unfolded around them. Many were unsure whether they were witnessing a real-life terror attack or a film shoot only to later realise that it was a high-intensity mock drill conducted by the Mandya district administration as per the Home Ministrys directions. The drill -- Operation Abhyasa -- was aimed at testing the preparedness and coordination of various departments in case of a potential terrorist attack. The exercise, which unfolded in three phases, involved police, fire personnel, health officials, NCC cadets and representatives from several other departments. The first scenario simulated a drowning incident during an attack at the boating point of Brindavan Gardens. As soon as the accident was reported to the control room, alerts were sent out to various departments. Fire and rescue teams rushed in with boats and life-saving equipment, rescuing the victims from the water. Police personnel ensured the crowd was controlled and ambulances had free access. Medical teams, including doctors and nurses, were quick to administer first aid on-site and shifted the severely injured to nearby hospitals. The second phase depicted a major fire breakout at the police guest house next to Hotel Mayura Cauvery run by KSTDC. The final drill was centered around a bomb blast scenario inside the garden. In the final phase, a 10 minute black-out was observed. Deputy Commissioner Dr Kumara, Zilla Panchayat CEO KR Nandini, and SP Mallikarjuna Baladandi were present to oversee the operations.
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MANDYA: In a tragic incident, renowned agriculture and fisheries scientist Dr. Subbanna Ayyappan, a Padma Shri awardee, was found dead in the Cauvery River near Sai Ashram in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district on Saturday evening. Dr. Ayyappan, who had been living with his wife in an apartment in Visvesvaraya Nagar, Mysuru, had gone missing on May 7. His family had filed a missing person report with the Vidyaranyapuram Police Station shortly after. According to police, a local alerted them about a body seen floating near the Sai Ashram. Officers rushed to the scene and confirmed that it was Dr. Ayyappan. His scooter was also found parked near the riverbank. Preliminary investigations suggest that he may have died by suicide three days ago. However, police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of death. The body has been shifted to the KR Hospital mortuary for postmortem. Dr. Ayyappans relative and advocate, Srinidhi, said the scientist was known to regularly visit both the Ramakrishna and Sai Ashrams for meditation. Born on December 10, 1955, in Yalandur, Chamarajanagar district, Dr. Ayyappan had a distinguished academic and professional career. He earned his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Fisheries Science from Mangaluru and later completed his PhD from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru. He served in various prestigious positions across India and played a key role in advancing the Blue Revolution a movement to increase aquaculture production in the country. In 2022, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri. At the time of his death, he was serving as the Chairperson of the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).
Ex chief of ICAR found dead in Cauvery river near Mysuru
According to Dr. Ayyappans relatives, he was a highly spiritual person and was a frequent visitor to Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple and Nimishamba Temple in Srirangapatna.
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Minor Pakistani Children Plea For Extended Stay In Mysuru Gets Turned Down By Karnataka HC
The court said it would not interfere with the direction of the Centre which has asked Pakistan nationals to leave the country within April 28.
Karnataka High Court upholds Centres order, denies visa plea of Pakistani minors
BENGALURU: Nothing that the Government of India has taken a conscious decision to suspend various visas and also directed Pakistani nationals to leave the country to safeguard the interest of Indian citizens, the Karnataka High Court dismissed the petition filed by three minor Pakistani children through their mother with a prayer to issue directives to the Commissioner of Police and Foreigners Registration Officer, Mysuru City, to extend their visa or issue a long-term visa. The children, who are Pakistani nationals born to an Indian mother and a Pakistani father, are presently residing in Mysuru. It is a matter of fact that, in view of the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, the Cabinet Committee on Security has taken a decision to suspend various visas, including visitor visas, and directed the Pakistani nationals to leave the country on or before April 27. The Under Secretary to the Government of India passed the order on March 25 regarding the revocation of visas of Pakistani nationals. Therefore, the government, through the Cabinet Committee, has taken a conscious decision to safeguard the interests of the citizens of India. In such circumstances, I do not find any reason to interfere with the order and pass an order in favour of the petitioners. Hence, the petition is dismissed, said a vacation bench of Justice MG Uma. The marriage of the mother of the petitioners, Ramsha Jahan, was solemnised in 2015 at Pishin in Pakistan. Despite her marriage to a Pakistani national, she has not yet applied for Pakistani citizenship but still holds Indian citizenship. Before the court, she represented her three minor children Bibi Yamina (8), Muhammad Mudassir (4), and Muhammad Yousaf (3). The children said that they entered India with their mother through a valid visa on January 4, 2025, and their visa was due to expire on June 18. They said that they were visiting India to attend the marriage of their maternal aunt. However, owing to the Pahalgam terror attack, the Centre revoked the visa granted to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect and ordered them to return to their country on or before April 30. They went to the Attari border on April 28 to enter Pakistan. But there was no one to receive them, and further, since Pakistan closed its borders to its own citizens, the immigration authorities sent them back to Mysuru. Therefore, they gave a representation to the Commissioner of Police seeking a long-term visa or extension of visa on humanitarian grounds. But the commissioner has not taken a decision on the request, and she is threatening to take coercive steps against them if they do not leave India, they alleged. Pointing this out, the counsel for the petitioners said they are ready to go back to Pakistan before May 15 after attending the wedding on May 12. However, the Union Government strongly opposed it.
Take AHINDA members, poor along, they have supported Congress: Karnataka CM
MYSURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the people of Mandya have stood by his leadership for decades, and advised district in-charge minister N Chaluvarayaswamy and others to take members of the AHINDA community and the poor along, since they have supported the Grand Old Party. Disputing the JDS claims that it has contributed to the development of Mandya, Siddaramaiah said it was he who sanctioned a medical college and agriculture university for the district, and also released sufficient funds for the Mysugar factory. Without naming Union minister HD Kumaraswamy, Siddaramaiah said the medical college was sanctioned during the tenure of N Dharam Singh as chief minister. Speaking after laying the foundation for the DCC bank head office and Kuruba Sangha hostel, and unveiling a statue of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, he said the government gave Rs 50 crore assistance to the Mysugar factory and waived off power bills. He said the state produced 148 lakh metric tonnes of food grains during the previous years, and received copious rain, despite the BJP-JDS claiming that Karnataka is always affected by drought under Siddaramaiahs rule. Hitting out at the BJP for saying that the state would go bankrupt after implementing the guarantee schemes, Siddaramaiah said they have earmarked Rs 1.35 lakh crore for the development works and charged that the BJP is against social sector programmes, and not in favour of farmers, the poor, women, Dalits, minorities, and backward communities. Lauding the people of Mandya for contributing to food production, he said that the government has spent enough on irrigation projects and developments in all the taluks. Separately, the chief minister said he has sanctioned Rs 2 crore for the Kuruba community hostel and assured funds to construct facilities for more than a hundred students from the backward communities.
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3 minor Pakistani nationals move Karnataka HC for visa extension to stay in Mysuru
BENGALURU: Three minor Pakistani nationals born to an Indian mother and Pakistani father, approached the Karnataka High Court through their mother, with a prayer to direct the Commissioner of Police and Foreigners Registration Officer, Mysuru city, to extend their visa or issue a long-term visa. The three children from Mysuru -- 8-year-old Bibi Yamina, 4-year-old Muhammad Mudassir and 3-year-old Muhammad Yousaf were represented by their mother Ramsha Jahan. Hearing the petition by Jahan, a vacation bench of Justice MG Uma issued notice to the Union Home ministry, Government of Karnataka and Commissioner of Police, Mysuru, and adjourned further hearing to May 8. The petitioners stated that they had entered India with their mother on a valid visa on January 4, 2025, and their visa was due to expire on June 18, 2025. Their main intention of visiting India was to attend the marriage of their maternal aunt. However, post the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian government revoked the visa granted to all Pakistani nationals and ordered them to return to their country on or before April 30. Accordingly, they went to the Attari border on April 28 but their father did not turn up to receive them, and since Pakistan closed its borders to its own citizens, immigration authorities sent them back to Mysuru. There is nobody in Pakistan to look after them, as their father is a government employee. Since the mother is an Indian citizen and the order passed by the Centre is applicable only to Pakistani nationals, the petitioners are suffering for no fault of theirs. They gave a representation to the Commissioner of Police seeking long-term visa or extension of visa on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. But to this day, the commissioner has not made any decision on the request, counsel of the petitioners stated. Alleging that the commissioner is forcing them to leave India forthwith, and if not, threatening to take coercive steps against them, the petitioners are apprehensive. With no other alternative, they are knocking on the doors of the HC, seeking a writ of mandamus to the Centre and Police Commissioner of Mysuru to consider their representation dated April 29, and not to take coercive steps for 15 days, as they are returning to Pakistan on or before May 15, 2025, after attending a marriage scheduled on May 12, the petitioners prayed before the HC. According to the petition, Jahans marriage was solemnised in 2015 in Pakistan. Despite her marriage to a Pakistani national, she has not yet applied for Pakistani citizenship, but still holds Indian citizenship.
Illegal occupation inside Nagarahole tiger reserve; tribals demand land rights
BENGALURU: Scores of people who have illegally entered Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in the last two days have started to set up temporary camps and shelters inside the forest on Tuesday evening demanding the state government give them forest land. They are asking for land inside the tiger reserve and want the Forest Rights Act to be cancelled. They want a gram sabha to be held inside the forest immediately and they be given land rights documents, said Mysuru Malathi Priya, Chief Conservator of Forests. A similar incident had happened six years ago in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve where tribals and others entered the forest seeking rights over forest land. Now the tribals who were relocated under the voluntary tribal relocation programme are seeking rights over forest land along with those who are already staying inside the forest. The Nagarahole Adivasi Janma- Pale Hakku Sthapane Samithi held a meeting on last Saturday and told media in Bengaluru that they wanted cancellation of the Forest Rights Act and the tribal relocation programme. They also demanded implementation of the recent orders issued by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to provide all facilities (including road, water, electricity and other facilities) to dwellers staying inside forests. A forest official in Nagarahole said: We were unable to get out of the forest or call for more forces as we were gheraoed on Monday. We were unable to contact the police and the forest department head office on Monday. On late Tuesday evening when the message was relayed, help came in. But the police are not clearing the people. We also do not have the sufficient man-power to remove them forcefully. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Subhash B Malkhade, said: The tribals want their rights to be settled. But they are not forest dwellers. They have come from outside. The issue is not with the forest department alone. There are sub-committees at the gram, district and taluk levels which has to look into the rights of the tribals along with the Tribal Development Department. Despite repeated attempts, TNIE could not get a comment from the Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department.
Mysore jail warder suspended, arrested for abusive video against CM Siddaramaiah
MYSURU: A warder at Mysore Central Jail was suspended for six months, and also arrested by Bettadapura police after a video surfaced on social media, in which he makes abusive remarks against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The video was allegedly shot by prison warder Madhu Kumar, and went viral on social media platforms, prompting the jail superintendent to suspend him and order a departmental inquiry. The video was allegedly made as a reaction to a recent incident where the CM publicly rebuked an additional superintendent of police during a public meeting in Belagavi. Throughout the 5 minute-33 second-long clip, Kumar, a ex-serviceman, uses vulgar and derogatory language and insults the CM and his family members. He says that while a politicians power lasts only for five years, a government employees power is for 35 years. The chief minister, being an advocate, should know how to behave with an officer. If this is the case involving an ASP, what would be the fate of a constable? he asks. He also warns Siddaramaiah against targeting the police, stating that the personnel are feeling let down by the chief minister. Kumar claims in the video that the government has not deposited salaries of prison staff on time, making it difficult for them to pay monthly instalments. He also accuses the CM of taking MUDA sites as a land loser, and criticises him for supporting minorities and attacking the RSS. Referring to the recent mob attack on Udayagiri police station here, Kumar says the law and order situation in the state has collapsed. Since Kumar shot the video on April 28 and sent it to a friend to share online, the jail superintendent suspended him and ordered a probe. Kumar said he is ready to lose his job. Earlier in the day, enraged over the video, Congress workers led by DCC president BJ Vijaykumar and KPCC spokesperson M Lakshmana staged a protest in front of the jail, demanding that Kumar be immediately arrested, since his abusive language is against the Karnataka Civil Reserve (Conduct) Rules. Lakshmana also accused Kumar of abusing Congress leaders through his Facebook account, which is against the State Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, and appealed to the DCP (Law and Order) to register an FIR.
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The petitioners are represented by their Indian mother, Ramsha Jahan, a native of Mysuru who has been residing with her husband, Muhammed Farooq, a Pakistani national, since their marriage in 2015.
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MYSURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah alleged here on Friday that BJP and RSS do not believe in social justice and have been opposing reservation for backwards classes and Dalits for over a century. He said RSS opposed the Miller Commission report on quota during the Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyars regime and other commissions subsequently. Asked whether BJP will exhibit political will to increase reservation, he said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had pressed for caste census and had also seen to it that it was included in the party manifesto. AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge too wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which led the central government to announce that it will carry out the caste census along with regular census. He said the Centre should announce when the census will be conducted and demanded that it include the socio-economic and education survey to get insights into communities. He felt the survey will help prevail on the government to amend the Constitution to increase reservation above the 50 per cent cap imposed by the Supreme Court in Indira Sawhney case. He said the reservation should be in accordance with the population to build an equitable society and to empower communities socially and economically by bringing in reservation in the private sector. He said the government should also implement recommendations of the Rohini Commission report on categorisation of backwards classes, other than carrying out a socio-economic survey.
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Events tomorrow - May 3: Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA), New Delhi and Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, Mysuru Star of Mysore
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Rs 1,000 crore to rehabilitate 7,483 manual scavengers in Karnataka
BENGALURU: The Social Welfare Department is expected to soon roll out a Rs 1,000-crore one-time rehabilitation project to provide housing and dignified livelihood to each of the states 7,483 identified manual scavengers -- marking one of the largest state-led efforts to end the practice. Social Welfare Minister HC Mahadevappa told TNIE that the state government aims at permanent rehabilitation of all identified manual scavengers by providing them houses, sustainable employment opportunities, and access to social protection schemes. The project is in its early stages offormulation, and we are holding consultations to understand the best way forward, the minister said. Our goal is to help manual scavengers lead a dignified life. We dont want to implement this in phases where some have to wait. We want to provide every individual a house at once, the minister added. Sources in the department revealed that the government wants to complete the project by November 26, 2026, to mark Constitution Day. 3 plans for manual scavengers Title deeds of houses are expected to be handed over to the beneficiaries on that day in the presence of a senior Congress leader from New Delhi. A senior official said that the department has started talks with the Housing Department and has three plans. The first plan is for families of manual scavengers who already own sites, where houses will be constructed. The second is for those without sites. The department is planning a group housing scheme in rural areas, where land will be identified and houses built for groups of four to five families. Under the third plan, group housing in urban areas will be provided. The department is looking for land near Metro stations or other accessible locations for the purpose. All three plansare being discussed. Since the cost of building houses will vary for each model, a survey will be conducted to assess the number of families and estimate the cost, he said. Of the 7,483 manual scavengers, 1,625 are in BBMP limits, followed by Mysuru with 1,381 and Kolar 1,224. In contrast, Vijayapura and Bagalkot have zero manual scavengers.
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Harshavardhana Kikkeri, a Mysuru-based entrepreneur, allegedly murdered his wife, Shwetha, and their son in their US home. He then died by suicide. The incident occurred in Newcastle, near Washington. Their younger son was not home at the time. Police discovered the bodies after a 911 call. Harshavardhana's mother has left for the US. The motive remains unknown.
Pahalgam terror attack: JDS will support any decision taken by PM Modi, says Deve Gowda
MYSURU: Calling the recent terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam horrifying and inhumane, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Tuesday said that he and his party JDS will support any decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to eliminate terrorism. Addressing the media in Mysuru, the JDS patriarch said that the armed forces have launched a manhunt to identify the terrorists behind the gruesome Pahalgam attack that killed 26 persons. Without giving many details, Gowda hinted that the Union Government will take an appropriate decision on the operations to be carried out in the Valley. Gowda also lauded Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his statement that his party would support the decision taken by the PM. Gowda further said that the leaders of the I.N.D.I.A block also want the terrorists to be identified and eliminated. Refusing to comment on the recent incident in which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is seen making a slap-like gesture towards a police officer, Gowda said that he will not speak about the CM, his deputy, and the Congress president. Though I keep track of political developments, I dont comment on a few issues, Gowda, who is also a Rajya Sabha member, said. Gowda said that the JDS is a regional party and has an understanding with the BJP. I want to strengthen the leadership of HD Kumaraswamy and will tour the state, he said, adding that he will also interact with the youth under the leadership of Nikhil Kumaraswamy.
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MYSURU: Muslim clerics and members of various Muslim organisations on Monday took out a candlelight march, condemning the terrorist attack on innocent people in Pahalgam. They raised slogans against Pakistan and pressed for the immediate arrest of the assailants and carried placards against terrorism and Pakistan for creating trouble in the Valley. The protest rally from Milad Park to the Foundation Circle was joined by onlookers and also traders. Sir Khazi of Mysore Hazrath Moulana Mohammed Usman Shariff condemned the attack. He said the government should identify, arrest and punish the terrorists. He said they will stand by any decision taken by PM Narendra Modi to protect the countrys borders. Former mayor Ayub Khan demanded that the government punish all those involved in the act and send a strong message to the world. He appealed to the PM to increase the compensation to the affected families and also step up security in the Valley. Moulana Mufti Syed Tajuddin, Md Zakaulla Saheb Siddiqui, Sufi Anwaar Ahmed Saheb Nizami, Ibrahim, Umar Farooq, Moulana Ayub Ansari, Abdul Azeez, secretary, Muslim Girls Orphanage (Phulwari ), former corporators Suhail Baig, Ayaz Pasha Pandu Fairoz Khan, former deputy mayor Shafi Ahmed, Meena Bazar Merchants Association president Ilyas Baig and others participated in the march.
Is it not security failure: CM Siddaramaiah slam BJP government on Pahalgam terror attack
BELAGAVI: Condemning the terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 26 innocent tourists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on the afternoon of April 22, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah blamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the ghastly incident. He asked why not even a single policeman or soldier was anywhere at the site when the attack occurred. Is it not a security failure? What was the countrys intelligence and security apparatus doing when the attack took place? Is it not the failure of Modi and Shah, Siddaramaiah asked, reiterating that three of the victims who were brutally gunned down by the terrorists were from Karnataka. The chief minister, who was addressing a Congress protest against the BJP-led Centre over price rise, said when he was questioned about Modis failure to contain such acts of terror, the BJP began targeting him to cover up its own mistakes. They are twisting my statements, claiming that I said there shouldnt be a war at this moment. Actually, when I was asked by reporters in Mysuru whether there was a need for war, I said there was no need for a war. However, my statement was later twisted. The BJP was trying to blame me for no reason, and some media channels are also supporting it. The channels should not indulge in such things, he said. Siddaramaiah stated that he has always been in favour of building a strong nation, with people of all sections staying united. On the other hand, BJP is in favour of only the corporate class and industrialists, while Congress works for the welfare of the poor. 'Increase defence spending, declare war on Pakistan' With Chief Minister Siddararamaiah reportedly making a U-turn on his statement, that he did not want war with Pakistan, in the wake of the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, his financial adviser and Yelburga MLA Basavaraj Rayareddi on Monday went a step ahead, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to go on a decisive war and put an end to terrorism. The prime minister should call a special session of Parliament to take a decision on declaring war and get an approval to increase defence spending from Rs 6.81 lakh crore to Rs 12 lakh crore, he suggested, speaking to reporters. He said the prime minister should also take a delegation of the Opposition to Kashmir to assess the situation. Rayareddi further added that the hideouts of terrorists in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir should be bombed. Pakistan should also be dragged to the International Court of Justice, Rayareddi stated.
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Emotional scenes at Attari as families part ways, mothers send their children across border
CHANDIGARH: Emotional scenes were witnessed at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari on Monday as families parted ways, with Indian women married to Pakistanis coming to drop their children -- who have Pakistani passports -- here. An Indian passport holder Rukhsar from Delhi came all the way from the national capital to Attari with her four children who are Pakistani nationals in order to send them to Pakistan. While she cannot cross over, her children had to leave as the deadline had ended on Sunday. Another Indian national Ramsha from Mysuru had come along with her three children, who are Pakistani nationals, to drop them off at Attari so that they can go to Pakistan. The children cried as they were separated from their mothers. While Sunday was the last day for Pakistan nationals having short-term visas in 12 categories to leave India, April 29 is the deadline for those who have come on medical visas. Priya Kanwer, an Indian passport holder who got married to a Pakistani in 1991, was denied permission to leave the country even as her husband, daughter Sarita and son-in-law, all Pakistani nationals, were allowed to cross over to the neighbouring country. The family came from Pakistan for a relatives wedding, which is slated for April 29. Sobbing, Sarita said, My mother is an Indian and she is not being allowed to accompany us to Pakistan. We came to India after nine years. The authorities at Attari are telling us they will not allow my mother to go along. My parents got married in 1991. They are saying Indian passport holders will not be allowed. 'Failed in my responsibility...': J&K CM Omar Abdullah as Assembly moves resolution denouncing Pahalgam attack A few families from Rajasthan had travelled all the way to Attari to bid farewell to relatives visiting from Pakistan. The pain of separation was palpable as anxiety gripped families who are unsure of when they would again reunite. In the last four days, 537 Pakistani nationals, including nine diplomats and officials, left India through the Attari-Wagah border as the exit deadline for the 12 categories of short-term visa holders of the neighbouring nation ended on Sunday. While 237 Pakistani nationals, including nine diplomats and officials left India on Sunday, 81 left on April 26, 191 on April 25 and 28 on April 24. A total of 850 Indians, including 14 diplomats and officials, have returned from Pakistan through this border. The Leave India notice to Pakistani nationals was issued by the Union government after 26 tourists were killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22. Meanwhile, a 28-year-old Pakistani woman Maria Bibi who is married to Sonu Masih from Sathiali village near Gurdaspur has gone missing. The pregnant woman disappeared on Sunday shortly after accompanying her husband and mother-in-law to meet an advocate. She also visited the Gurdaspur Civil Hospital for a routine check-up. The local police is searching for her.
Hampi Express TTE slaps passenger for requesting to speak in Kannada
Another incident of language row has been reported from Karnataka, where a ticket examiner (TTE) allegedly assaulted a Muslim passenger after the latter requested the former to speak in Kannada. The incident occurred on April 24 on the Mysuru-Hubballi Hampi Express. Mahmad Basha Attar, a resident of Bhagyanagar in Koppal district, was travelling from Mysuru Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Prasanna Kumar Bhat, a software engineer from Mysuru, shared a gripping account of surviving the April 22 terrorist attack at Pahalgam's Baisaran meadows. Along with his family, Bhat and around 35-40 others were guided to safety by his brother, a senior Indian Army officer. Bhat's harrowing story describes their desperate escape through gunfire and his emotional return to safety, highlighting the swift, life-saving actions that kept them alive amidst chaos.
Prasanna Kumar Bhat, a software engineer from Karnataka, shared a harrowing account on X of how he and his family narrowly escaped the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22. Along with around 35-40 others, Bhat was guided to safety by his brother, a senior Indian Army officer, as gunshots rang out and chaos unfolded in the picturesque Baisaran valley. The quick thinking and calm actions of the army officer saved their lives and those of others caught in the attack. On the fateful day, Bhat and his family had decided to visit the popular Baisaran valley in Pahalgam, a decision that ultimately spared them from the chaos. They reached the valley around 1:30 pm, unaware of the terror that would soon engulf the area. Shortly after 2:00 pm, as the family was enjoying the picturesque surroundings, the first shots rang out. The sounds of gunfire quickly escalated, and panic swept through the area as tourists scrambled to find cover. He described how his brother immediately recognized the gunfire as a terrorist attack and directed them to a mobile toilet as makeshift cover. With gunshots firing in bursts and confusion all around, his brother remained calm and quickly assessed the situation. As chaos unfolded, Bhats brother guided the group of tourists, including Bhats family, away from the shooting and towards safety. Bhat explained that the Baisaran valley, being a fenced-in area, left few escape routes. As the crowd fled towards the entrance, where the terrorists were waiting, Bhats brother identified a narrow opening in the fence. With his guidance, they crawled through the gap and made their way to a muddy slope near a water stream, where they could hide from view and gain some temporary shelter. Yet another survival story from the tainted Baisaran valley in Pahalgam. We survived the horror to tell the story of what can only be described as monstrous act and paint the heavenly beauty blood-red with hellfire. By the grace of the God, luck, and some quick thinking from pic.twitter.com/00ln2y0DJo Prasanna Kumar Bhat (@prasannabhat38) April 25, 2025 Amid the terror, Bhats brother remained composed, guiding 35-40 people through the difficult terrain and making sure they stayed as far from the line of fire as possible. It was terrifying knowing no place is safe right now, Bhat recalled. Words cannot describe the terror and horror one feels in such a situation. For an agonizing hour, Bhat and his family, along with others, remained huddled in a narrow pit under trees, praying for their safety. The worst part was there was no mobile network to quickly alert the police, Bhat said. The gunfire continued for nearly 30 minutes, with the sound of helicopters signaling the arrival of help at around 3:40 pm. By 4:00 pm, Indian Army special forces reached the group and assured them that the area had been secured. As Bhat and his family made their way to safety, the sight of the wounded being carried down the hill left a lasting impression. We saw the people affected covered in blood, being carried down, and a range of emotions ran through us, Bhat recalled. Its beyond words and expressions to describe the horrific act and the monsters who took the life of those innocent people. Bhats experience, while harrowing, ultimately ended in safety, thanks to the quick thinking and bravery of his brother and the Indian Army. The family is now back home in Mysuru, deeply grateful for the support of the armed forces. I want to express my gratitude to my brother and the entire Indian Army because of whom we are alive to narrate this incident, Bhat said.
'Crawled Under Fence, Took Cover In Pit For An Hour': Mysuru Survivor Recalls Pahalgam Horror
Prasanna Kumar Bhat, who visited Pahalgam with his family, survived the attack along with 35-40 others thanks to quick thinking by his brother, who is an Army officer.
Hellfire Broke, Gunshots Came In Bursts And Chaos Ensued: Mysuru Man Recalls Pahalgam Terror Attack
A software engineer from Karnataka shared another survivor's account from Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, where a massive terror attack killed 26 people.
Wont back war, will ask Pakistanis to leave Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah
MYSURU/BENGALURU : Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said here on Saturday that the state government will cooperate with the Centre and direct Pakistan nationals to leave the state. There is no information on the exact number of Pakistanis staying in the state. There may be quite a good number in Bengaluru. We will follow the Centres directions and act, he said. Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said in Bengaluru that the state government is collecting information about Pakistanis living in the state and they will be sent back to their country as per directions issued by the Union Government. Siddaramaiah, however, felt there is no need for a war with Pakistan. We are for peace. The focus, however, should be stepping up security. The Union government betrayed people by failing to beef up security in Kashmir. It is sad that people went to Kashmir believing that security measures are in place. These are just slogans and not found on the ground. The Centre has admitted to the security lapse. Can it bring back the lives of 26 people, he asked. He criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for skipping the all-party meeting to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack and instead addressing an election rally. He charged that the PM has failed to understand the gravity of the issue. Parameshwara said even Pakistani students will have to return to their country as there is no exemption for them in the advisory issued by the Centre after the recent terror attack in Kashmir. We have instructed all superintendents of police in districts to identify Pakistanis and ask them to leave immediately. They are doing the job, he added. He said the Centre has exempted those with long-term visas. The process is on. I do not know the exact number (of Pakistanis staying in Karnataka), he said. After the terror attack in Kashmir, the Centre asked all the states to be on alert and the state is also following those directions, he said.
Karnataka CM not in favour of war with Pakistan
There is no need to wage a war against Pakistan, asserted the Chief Minister while talking to media persons in Mysuru city but steps are needed from the Union Government to tighten security in Jammu and Kashmir
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