Udupi: Youngster dies in tragic accident on NH-66 at Udyavara
Udupi: A tragic road accident occurred early this morning on National Highway 66 near Guddeangadi, Udyavara, resulting in the death of a young motorbike rider and a fire that destroyed both the lorry and the bike involved.
The deceased has been identified as 19-year-old Avinash Acharya, a resident of Korangrapadi.
According to reports, an Eicher lorry travelling from Gujarat to Kerala collided with the motorbike ahead. The impact caused Avinash to fall onto the road, where he sustained severe injuries. He succumbed to his injuries while being rushed to the hospital.
The collision led to the motorbike being dragged along the road, sparking a fire that spread to the lorry. Both the lorry and the motorbike were completely destroyed in the blaze.
Udupi Traffic Police have reached the scene and are investigating the incident.
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Barber shops shut down in Karnataka’s Koppal village after Dalits request haircuts: Report
Koppal: In a troubling instance of caste-based discrimination, barber shops in Muddaballi village, located about 7 kilometers from Koppal district headquarters, have reportedly shut their doors after members of the Dalit community sought their services.
Reports of barbers refusing to serve Dalit men surfaced two months ago. It was only after police warned them of punishment under laws against untouchability that the barbers reluctantly agreed to provide services to Dalit customers, as reported by Deccan Herald on Wednesday.
However, it is now reported that the barbers have resumed discriminatory practices, selectively visiting homes of customers from other communities while deliberately avoiding Dalit households.
As a result, Dalit men of Muddaballi are being forced to travel to Koppal city for basic grooming services such as haircuts and shaving, the report added.
The incident has drawn the attention of political leaders and activists, with Basavaraj Dadesaguru, president of the BJP’s Koppal district unit, criticising the state government for its apparent apathy toward the struggles faced by Dalits.
