Country bomb misfire, saves Bhatkal MLA

Honnavar: A country bomb which exploded just before the dais during a programme participated by Bhatkal’s Independent MLA Mankala Subba, saved his life by the breath of a hair.

The bomb exploded in the hands of the person who was intending to throw the same onto the dais. Thus a major catastrophe was avoided. The bomber suffered serious injuries particularly to his right hand. 

This attack occurred on Sunday Feb 25^th at Hosada village near Honnavara in Uttara Kannada district.

The police have arrested one Raymond Miranda who attempted suicide after the malfunction of the bomb. A case has been registered and investigations are on.