Mangaluru/Dharwad, October 28: An aged person who was admitted to the district hospital after his son reportedly abandoned him on the road recently, died in the hospital at Dharwad on Saturday evening. The deceased has been identified as Vincent Christine (76) of Mathikere in Bengaluru.

About incident

On October 24, a youth who came in a car left the aged person near Garag Cross in Dharwad on national highway 4 and went. After noticing this, the locals thought that someone has dropped the person. But the aged person was scared after this incident as he did not know where to go, it is said.

When the local people enquired him, they came to know that his son has abandoned him on the road. Suddenly, they informed the local police and admitted to the hospital.

The aged person who was a mechanic in Bengaluru was living with his son at Mathikere. It was said that he wanted to go home or drop him to his home or nearby church. He pleaded for a job as he did not have money to purchase medicine, it was reported.

Though he was treated for four-five days continuously in the hospital, he did not respond to the treatment. The body was kept in the hospital. His photo and information was sent to all police stations to find his relatives. Already, two police constables from Dharwad rural police station have left for Bengaluru for investigation, PSI Anand told Varthabharati.

A case was registered at Dharwad rural police station.

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(Press Release)- Mangalore, November 28, 2024: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), in association with the BIT NSS, organized a Constitution Day event under the theme “My Constitution, My Pride.” The event, held at the International Seminar Hall, saw active participation from students, NSS volunteers, and faculty.

The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Pushparaj, a distinguished academic from SDM Law College, Mangalore, who highlighted the significance of constitutional principles in shaping a progressive and inclusive society.

The event commenced with a welcome address by Head of Mechanical Engineering Department Dr. Vasantha Kumar, followed by an inaugural address by Dr. S I Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT.

The ceremony featured notable activities, including the watering of a plant to symbolize growth and sustainability, the oath taking of constitution's Preamble led by Dr. Mohamed Kafeel Delvi.

The Chief Guest, Prof. Pushparaj, was introduced by Dr. Imran Mokashi,Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The event was coordinated by Dr. Mohamed Kafeel Delvi, NSS Program Officer & Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Sandeep Nambiar S, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Saifulla, a student of the 3rd Semester, Mechanical Department, served as the Master of Ceremonies, ensuring the program flowed seamlessly.

This celebration reinforced the importance of the Constitution and inspired attendees, to uphold its values in their daily lives.