Heavy rains lash Udupi district; Normal life disrupted, roads submerged
Udupi: Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashed various parts of Udupi district since early Tuesday morning, throwing normal life out of gear. The downpour disrupted vehicular movement and severely affected daily activities in Udupi and Manipal.
On the Udupi–Manipal National Highway 169A, between INOX Manipal and Syndicate Circle, rainwater washed away the soil that had been filled along the roadside, creating a dangerously deep trench. The displaced mud and rocks flowed toward the Lakshmindranagar area, covering the road with slush and debris, which hindered vehicle movement. Traffic was diverted temporarily due to the condition of the road.
In Lakshmindranagar, muddy water overflowed from drains and entered nearby shops. Commercial establishments located on the lower floors of the Central Park complex near INOX were flooded with slush and debris, causing significant damage. Municipal workers rushed to the spot and carried out a clearance operation using JCB machines.
Several roads in Udupi city were also waterlogged, leading to traffic snarls. Water was seen flowing across stretches of the National Highway at Kadiyali and Kunjibettu. Devotees from other districts and states who had come to visit the Sri Krishna Math in Udupi faced considerable difficulties. Rainwater accumulation on National Highway 66 also led to major inconveniences for commuters.
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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.
