Moodbidri: Truck driver who assaulted senior citizen before mowing him down, arrested
Moodbidri: A truck driver who had assaulted a senior citizen before mowing him down, for reportedly being told to drive carefully by the later, was arrested on Monday by the local police.
The accused has been identified as Arees, a resident of Kotebagilu.
According to the police, a 61-year-old man Faiyaz, also a resident of Kotebagilu had asked Areesh to drive his lorry slowly so that it doesn’t dust around due to his speed.
Irked by this, Arees allegedly hit Faizyaz on the head with a rod and then drove his lorry over him.
Arees had been absconding after the incident. The Moodbidri Police, who had filed a case, investigated the matter and arrested the driver on Monday, three days after the incident.
The accused has been remanded in 14 days of judicial custody by the court.
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Youth drowns in Durga falls in Karkala
Udupi (Karnataka), Nov 28: A 19-year-old boy drowned on Thursday while bathing in Durga falls near Karkala, police said.
According to police, a group of seven college students arrived at the falls and were taking bath.
In the afternoon, Joyal Dias slipped and fell into the deep gorge while trying to get into the water to take bath.
When Karkala rural police reached the location, they launched a search. After much effort, they were able to locate and retrieve the body.
Further investigation is on, police said.
