22-year old dies in road accident as people busy in recording him on mobile cameras fail to help
The incident took place in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: A 22-year old youngster died on the accident spot while another sustained severe injured after their bike skidded in Shaktinagar in the city on Sunday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Manoj (22) while the pillion rider has been identified as Suhas, who sustained injuries in the road mishap.
According to the reports both the Manoj and Suhas were employed at Tata Motors in Mangaluru as mechanics. Reports further adds that the duo were on their way to purchase items for Ganesh Utsava, when their bike skidded off the road and hit a compound wall.
It is also said that immediately after the incident, Manoj continuously called for help amidst severe injuries but his calls for help went unheard as the passerbys either turned mute spectators or were busy recording and capturing him on their mobile cameras.
After seeking help from more than 10 mins Manoj breathed his last on the accident spot while Suhas was later shifted to a nearby hospital.
Police sources added that Manoj could've been saved had people come forth to help and shift him to hospital.
A case in this regard has been registered at Mangaluru South Police Station.
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Kerala: Man, stepmother arrested for torturing three minor girls in Areekode
Malappuram (Kerala) (PTI): A man and his second wife were arrested on Thursday for allegedly torturing three minor girls, including branding them with a heated ladle here, police said.
The accused were identified as Rakesh Sharma (59) and his second wife, Sheela Devi (34), both natives of Bihar.
The children, aged 5, 11, and 14, were admitted to Manjeri Medical College after police found multiple burn injuries on their bodies.
According to police, Sharma and Devi were living at Kavanoor near Areekode.
Neighbours noticed the injuries on the children and alerted authorities on Wednesday.
Police conducted a preliminary investigation at the house and found that the children were allegedly subjected to brutal torture by their father and stepmother.
After the children were shifted to the hospital, Sharma and Devi were taken into custody, formally arrested, and remanded to judicial custody on Thursday.
The children are currently under the care of District Childline authorities, police added.
