Mangaluru: 28-year-old man who had sustained injuries in hit-and-run case in Ullal, dies at hospital
Mangaluru: A bike rider who sustained severe injuries in a hit-and-run incident in Sankolige, Uchila, tragically passed away on Monday at a private hospital in Mangaluru, where his treatment proved unsuccessful. The incident occurred a week ago when a car collided with the bike and fled the scene.
The deceased has been identified as Tejas Kulal, a 28-year-old resident of Maduro Vaidyanath Daivasthan Road in Kotekaru. On the night of June 4, Tejas was traveling on his bike in Sankolige when a car registered in Kerala struck his bike and immediately fled from the spot.
The Mangaluru South Traffic Police promptly registered a case of hit and run and, based on the CCTV footage from the Talapadi toll gate, apprehended the car involved in the incident the following day.
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Tejas sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a private hospital in Deralakatte. Due to the severity of his condition, he was later transferred to a private hospital in Mangalore for further treatment. Tragically, despite the medical efforts, Tejas succumbed to his injuries on Monday, as the treatment could not save his life.
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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
