Bantwal: Abdul Razak (52), son of the late Abubakar and a resident of Surikumer near Mani in the taluk, tragically succumbed to a heart attack on Thursday night while in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

Abdul Razak had been working abroad for the past 15 years and had recently returned to his hometown for a vacation. He had only resumed his work in Saudi Arabia three months ago.

According to family sources, no decision has been made yet regarding the funeral of the deceased in Saudi Arabia, as administrative offices are observing a week-long holiday. The family is currently awaiting further instructions and guidance in this matter.

Abdul Razak is survived by his wife, two daughters, and numerous relatives who are grieving his untimely demise.

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Belthangady: Heavy rain in the taluk has led to a landslide at Charmadi Ghat, causing a major traffic jam.

A hill collapsed near the tenth turn of Charmadi Ghat, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded for hours. The incident occurred during the night, disrupted vehicular traffic on the GhatnRoad.

With the cooperation of locals, the mud and stones were cleared, allowing traffic to resume. However, the disruption caused significant delays, with vehicles backed up at the ghats.