Five wrestlers die in accident

MUMBAI: Five wrestlers, who were returning from a local competition, were among six persons killed when a tractor rammed into their SUV at Sang li district in western Maharashtra, police said.

The mishap occurred on the K ade ga on-Sang li road, when the wrestlers were returning from Au ndh village after participating in the wrestling competition. They were heading to Kundal in Sangli, a senior police official said.

A speeding tractor, rammed into their SUV, killing six persons including five wrestlers, he said.

A case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act was registered at the Chinchni-Vangi police station, he said, adding efforts were on to nab the tractor driver who fled from the accident spot.

INDIATRIUMPH

NEWDELHI: Skipper Ajay Kumar Reddy starred with both bat and ball as India thrashed Bangladesh by 10 wickets in the ongoing Blind Cricket World Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday. After opting to bat, Bangladesh could only manage 226/8 in 40 overs. In reply, India chased the target with 21.2 overs to spare. Reddy remained unbeaten on 101 off 60 deliveries.

TN ENTERQUARTERS

IMPHAL: Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu notched up a 4-1 win over Manipur Hockey to book their place in the quarter final at the 8 th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship. With this win, Tamil Na du topped their Pool D with a tally of 7 points.

In another match, Sports Authority of Gujarat - Hockey Academy beat Hockey Gujarat 16-1 to finish second in Pool D.