Mangaluru: Passenger dies after auto-rickshaw overturns near Urwastore
Mangaluru: A tragic incident occurred in Mangaluru when a passenger lost his life after the rickshaw he was traveling in overturned near Urwa store in the city.
The deceased has been identified as Sridhar B, a 29-year-old senior liaison officer working in a private organization.
Sridhar, originally from Adagur in Belur taluk of Hassan district, was residing in a rented house in Ashok Nagar. On Sunday, he accompanied a friend in a rickshaw to explore nearby rental houses. Suddenly, a pedestrian darted across the road near Urwa store, causing the rickshaw driver to lose control in an attempt to avoid a collision. Consequently, the rickshaw overturned, flinging Sridhar onto the road and trapping him underneath.
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Sustaining severe injuries in the accident, Sridhar was promptly rushed to a private hospital in the city. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries during the journey. Fortunately, the rickshaw driver and another passenger escaped unhurt in the incident. It has been reported that Sridhar got married just a year ago.
Following a post-mortem examination conducted on Monday morning, the body of the deceased was handed over to his family members. The Mangaluru City West Police station has registered a case in connection with the incident and is conducting an investigation into the matter.
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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
