22-year old dies in road accident as people busy in recording him on mobile cameras fail to help
The incident took place in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: A 22-year old youngster died on the accident spot while another sustained severe injured after their bike skidded in Shaktinagar in the city on Sunday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Manoj (22) while the pillion rider has been identified as Suhas, who sustained injuries in the road mishap.
According to the reports both the Manoj and Suhas were employed at Tata Motors in Mangaluru as mechanics. Reports further adds that the duo were on their way to purchase items for Ganesh Utsava, when their bike skidded off the road and hit a compound wall.
It is also said that immediately after the incident, Manoj continuously called for help amidst severe injuries but his calls for help went unheard as the passerbys either turned mute spectators or were busy recording and capturing him on their mobile cameras.
After seeking help from more than 10 mins Manoj breathed his last on the accident spot while Suhas was later shifted to a nearby hospital.
Police sources added that Manoj could've been saved had people come forth to help and shift him to hospital.
A case in this regard has been registered at Mangaluru South Police Station.
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4 held for sexually assaulting woman, girl on moving bus after social media alert in UP's Agra
Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.
According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.
Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.
Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.
The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.
