Car topples on NH 66 as driver loses control while trying to avoid dog: One killed, three injured
Kapu: One passenger was killed and others sustained serious injuries as the car they were traveling in toppled on the National Highway 66 stretch near Muloor at around 3 am on Saturday.
The accident victim is identified as Marvin D’Souza of Belman, who was a cinematographer and a part-time disc jockey (DJ). The injured car driver Prajwal of Ambalpady and passengers Vighnesh and Prasad of Karkala are being treated at a private hospital in Udupi.
The group was traveling from Ambalpady to Belman when a dog came in the way near Muloor. The driver, in an attempt to dodge the dog, reportedly lost control over the car, which toppled on the road.
The SDPI staff of Ucchila and Muloor sent ambulances to the accident spot immediately on learning of the mishap. Ambulance drivers KM Siraj and Hamid and social activist Jamaluddin Ucchila helped take the injured to the hospital in Udupi. D’Souza is learned to have succumbed to his injuries in spite of the treatment, while the other three are still under treatment.
Kapu Police have visited the accident spot. and have held an inspection of the site.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
