Hubballi: Three members of a family, including a young boy, died in a road accident near Kiresura village in Hubballi taluk when their Omni car collided with a lorry. The accident occurred after a tire on the car burst, causing it to swerve into the path of the oncoming lorry.

The victims, identified as Zafar Saab (60), Mustafa Saheb (36), and Shoheb (06), were residents of Mangalapura village in Koppal taluk.

Three other occupants of the car were seriously injured and have been admitted to SDM Hospital for treatment. A case has been registered at the rural police station, and further investigation is ongoing.

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Tumakuru: Police in Turuvekere have arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly obstructing a Dalit family from entering a temple and making caste-based remarks, officials said on Saturday.

The accused, identified as Rajanna, has been booked under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a complaint filed by Rangaramu T. of Thuyalahalli village.

According to the FIR, the incident took place on April 18 around 5:30 pm when Rangaramu T. and his family visited the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Mallur village to offer prayers. It states that the accused allegedly objected to their entry and made remarks referring to caste hierarchy and questioning their presence inside the temple premises.

The FIR further states that the accused made additional remarks asserting that such entry into the temple was not permitted and asked the family to leave. It also mentions that the complainant was subjected to mental harassment through these statements.

Following the complaint, DySP Om Prakash Gowda along with revenue officials and police visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Further investigation is underway.