Hassan Ganesh Procession tragedy: Truck driver in critical condition after accident that killed 9
Mob assaults driver after deadly crash during festival procession
Hassan: The truck driver involved in the devastating accident near Mosale Hosahalli in Hassan district, which killed nine people during a Ganesh idol procession, is now in critical condition after being beaten by an angry mob at the scene.
The driver, Bhuvanesh, a resident of Kattebelaguli village in Holenarasipura taluk, was behind the wheel of a Maharashtra-registered truck when it struck the procession. According to locals, the accident was triggered when a motorbike suddenly obstructed the truck’s path. However, villagers allege that driver negligence and possibly intoxication was the main cause. Police have yet to confirm whether Bhuvanesh was under the influence of alcohol.
In the immediate aftermath, enraged by the loss of lives, local residents physically assaulted the driver, leaving him severely injured. He was later admitted to the Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) for treatment.
Police officials have questioned Bhuvanesh at the hospital but have not yet taken him into custody.
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Former minister C M Ibrahim announces to launch new regional party for Karnataka
Kalaburagi: Two years after being expelled from the Janata Dal (Secular), former minister C.M. Ibrahim has announced that he will launch a new regional political party in Karnataka on January 24, reported Deccan Herald.
Speaking at a meeting organised by the Nava Karnataka Nirmana Andolana in Kalaburagi on Sunday, Ibrahim confirmed the birth of the new party.
The 77-year-old politician stated he would soon be meeting with other like-minded individuals to choose a symbol for the party.
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Ibrahim emphasised that the organisation would be guided by the principles of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna and the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
A veteran politician, Ibrahim served as Union Civil Aviation Minister during the tenure of H.D. Deve Gowda as Prime Minister and later headed the Karnataka unit of the Janata Dal (Secular). He was expelled from the JD(S) in 2023 on charges of anti-party activities.
His exit from the party followed sharp differences over the JD(S) decision to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As the then state president of the JD(S), Ibrahim had publicly criticised the alliance, claiming it was finalised without his knowledge. He had also reportedly convened meetings of his supporters and expressed support for the INDIA bloc.
