Mangaluru: The former Chairman of Bharath Cooperative bank, founding president of the Billava’s Mahamandal and Kudroli Gokarnatheshwara Temple’s Developmental Committee president, Mulki Jaya C Suvarna (82) passed away in Java Mumbai on Wednesday morning.

The Mangalore-based hotelier in Mumbai, Jaya C Suvarna had been greatly involved in Social, educational, and religious activities. As the president of the Mumbai Bharath cooperative Bank, he was the epitome of progress. A close friend of the former Minister B Janardhan Poojary, he held good rapport and bond with all communities.

He has also established the Billava’s Manor (Bhavan) in Mumbai and the Mahamandal Bhavan (Council Manor) at Mulki.

The last rites of the deceased will be conducted on Wednesday, 21 October at 3 pm in Mumbai. He is survived by his wife and four sons.

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Bengaluru (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was allegedly hit and run over by a private bus while crossing a road here on Friday, police said.

The deceased was identified as Varun, they said.

According to police, the accident occurred around 11:30 am on the Hennur–Bagalur main road.

The boy who crossing the road on foot when he was allegedly struck by the bus and came under its rear wheel, leading to his death on the spot.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead.

Following the incident, family members and locals staged a protest by blocking the Hennur–Bagalur road, resulting in heavy traffic congestion in the area.

The driver of the bus has been detained, and further legal action is being initiated, a senior police officer said, adding that an investigation is underway.