Veteran Marxist leader N Sankaraiah passes away
Chennai (PTI): Freedom fighter and veteran Marxist leader N Sankaraiah died here on Wednesday following illness, CPI(M) sources said.
He was 102 years old and was under treatment at a private hospital here, they added.
Sankaraiah is considered to be one of the tallest leaders in the country's Marxist movement, especially in Tamil Nadu.
PMK leader S Ramadoss has condoled Sankaraiah's demise.
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Udupi: Accused in hit-and-run case arrested
Udupi (Karnataka), Nov 17: Police on Sunday said that they have arrested an accused in connection with the hit- and-run incident that led to the death of an auto driver at Belapu military colony of Kapu taluk on November 13.
Prajwal Shetty, son of Congress leader Deviprasad Shetty of Belapu, had allegedly sped away after the SUV he was driving rammed into Mohammad Hussain's bike.
Hussain (39) died following the accident.
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The Kapu police have arrested Prajwal Shetty on charges of a "hit and run case".
According to the police, Hussain, who was critically injured, was taken to hospital, but soon died due to multiple injuries.
On investigation by the police, it was found that the SUV belonged to Prajwal Shetty. Further probe is on.
