Youth jumps off Netravati Bridge over love failure
Mangaluru: A youth jumped from the Netravati Bridge following love failure on Wednesday afternoon. Fortunately, he is safe.
Noufal (23), a resident of Manjeshwar Tuminadu in Kerala, reached to the shore as he knew swimming.
At around 2 pm on Wednesday, Naufal, along with his friend, was driving a tempo towards Mangaluru. When he reached Netravati Bridge, he stopped the vehicle on the pretext of vomiting. He later went near the edge of the bridge and jumped off.
Mangaluru City South traffic Inspector Gurudatta Kamat, who was available on the spot, lifted Naufal with the help of other people.
Kankanady police Inspector Ashok and constables took him to police station and interrogated. There, he divulged that he attempted to commit suicide over love failure.
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Karnataka Speaker Khader finishes fourth in Dirt Prix event
Mangaluru (PTI): Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader on Sunday finished fourth in a dirt track racing event organised by the Indian Motor Sports Club here.
Driving a Volkswagen Polo GT, Khader narrowly missed a podium finish, ending just seconds behind the third-place finisher.
An avid motorsport enthusiast since his college days, Khader has participated in several racing events involving both motorcycles and cars.
Organisers said his performance on the dirt track was consistent with his previous racing record.
Speaking informally after the event, Khader said he continues to follow motorsport and enjoys driving, describing the experience as a "refreshing change" from his official responsibilities.
The Dirt Prix event saw participation from multiple racers and was aimed at promoting grassroots motorsport.
