Bhatkal: In a tragic road accident a 65-year old man died on the spot when a Bolerao vehicle carrying fish from Bhatkal to Hubli rammed into his two-wheeler on Thursday evening around 6.30 pm here at Basti locality in Murdeshwar of Bhatkal Taluka.

The deceased has been identified as Ishwar Naik (65), a resident of Bailoor.

Police said, Ishwar was going towards Murdeshwar when the Bolero carrying fish rammed into his bike killing him instantly.

Ishwar was reportedly rushed to a nearby hospital after the accident where the doctors declared him brought dead.

Murdeshwar Police rushed to the spot after the accident and carried out initial investigations.

Ishwar’s body has been shifted to Bhatkal Government Hospital for post-mortem.

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court has granted bail to Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni in connection with the murder of BJP Zilla Panchayat member Yogish Gowda from Hebballi in Dharwad district.

A bench headed by Justice Sanjay Karol passed the order granting bail to Kulkarni.

Earlier, following the cancellation of his bail, Kulkarni had surrendered before the Special Court for MPs and MLAs. His recent bail plea had also been rejected by the High Court.

Subsequently, Kulkarni approached the Supreme Court, which has now granted him bail.