Heavy rains disrupt life in Kasaragod; Orange alert issued until Wednesday
Kasaragod: Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds since Monday evening has thrown normal life out of gear across Kasaragod district. Several roads have been washed away, and reports indicate significant damage to agriculture in various parts of the district.
In Karandakkad and Cherkala, trees fell on service roads, causing traffic disruptions for several hours. A tree falling on power lines in Karandakkad led to power outages in the area. Fire and emergency personnel promptly removed the trees and restored traffic movement.
Waterlogging and road subsidence on National Highway service roads have halted traffic in many locations, allowing only light vehicles to pass. Due to the collapsing roads, heavy vehicles have been restricted from using these routes.
Near Periya, a private bus traveling from Kannur to Mangaluru got stuck in roadside mud early this morning. In Kalikkadavu too, waterlogging has severely disrupted movement on service roads.
An orange alert has been declared for the district until Wednesday, warning of continued heavy rainfall and potential disruptions.
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Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
