Car overturns while turning sharply on road in Manipal; doctor killed on spot, 2 others injured
Udupi: A 26-year-old orthopedist of the KMC Hospital, Manipal, was killed on the spot and two others were injured in a car accident on the Rajathadri Road in Manipal late Friday night.
The deceased doctor has been identified as Dr. Suryanarayana alias Dr. Suri, who was a native of Hyderabad. The injured passengers are undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Manipal.
The accident is learned to have occurred as the doctor lost control over the vehicle while taking a sharp turn on the road outside Hotel Hot and Spicy in Manipal. The car hit the road divider before overturning.
Dr. Suryanarayana, who was seriously injured in the accident, died on the spot.
A case has been filed at the Manipal Police Station and investigation is on.
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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
