Mangaluru: A tragic accident claimed the life of a woman on Tuesday morning near Royal Oak at Kuloor on the outskirts of the city. The mishap occurred when a two-wheeler lost control after hitting a pothole on the national highway, causing the rider to fall onto the road and come under the wheels of a lorry.
The deceased has been identified as Madhavi, a staff member at A.J. Hospital. She was reportedly on her way from Kuloor to the hospital for work when the incident took place. Due to the pothole, Madhavi’s bike toppled, throwing her onto the road. A fish-laden lorry following close behind ran over her, killing her on the spot.
The body was shifted to A.J. Hospital. Mangaluru North Traffic Police visited the spot and conducted an inspection. A case has been registered at the North Traffic Police Station.
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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.
