Ullal: Four people were seriously injured and three cattle were killed in a car accident at Kuttaru Pandit House near Thokkottu in Dakshina Kannada at around 3:30 am on Sunday.

The car was traveling from Deralakatte near Mangaluru city to Thokkottu. The accident allegedly occurred as the speeding car ran over the cattle lying on the road. As a result, the driver lost control over the car, which toppled on the road and was severely damaged.

In addition, three cows are learned to have died due to the collision. The details of the people injured in the accident are yet to be confirmed.

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Mangaluru, Oct 1: BJP on Tuesday announced the candidature of Kishore Kumar Puttur for by-election to the Karnataka Legislative Council from Dakshina Kannada Local Authorities' Constituency.

The bypoll, necessitated following the election of former minister and senior BJP leader Kota Srinivasa Poojary to Lok Sabha, will be held on October 21.

The ruling Congress is yet to announce its nominee.

Congratulating Puttur, state BJP President B Y Vijayendra said: "Bharatiya Janata Party has always emphasised on social justice. In this regard, by selecting Kishore Kumar Puttur, who belongs to the most backward community, as a candidate, the party leaders have shown commitment to social justice and political representation for the underprivileged communities...."

The last date for filing nominations is October 3, and scrutiny will take place on October 4. October 7 will be the last date for withdrawal of nominations.

Votes will be counted on October 24.

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