Yahya Hallare
Daijiworld Media Network - Honnavar (MS)
Honnavar, Feb 26: Bhatkal's independent MLA Mankala Subba Vaidya had a narrow escape after a country bomb exploded near the dais during a programme he was participating in.
This incident occurred late night on Sunday February 25 at Hosada village near here in Uttara Kannada district.
A major tragedy was averted as the bomb exploded in the hand of the person who intended to throw the same on the dais. The culprit suffered grievous injuries especially on his hand.
Police have arrested the person, who tried to commit suicide once the bomb exploded in his hand. The culprit has been identified as Raymond Miranda.
A case has been registered and investigations are on.