Karwar: Dr. Anjali Nimbalkar, the Congress contender vying for the Uttara Kannada seat in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, showcased a gesture of empathy by aiding an injured motorcyclist. A video capturing the incident was shared on her social media platform, X (previously known as Twitter).

Sources indicate that Dr. Anjali encountered the injured motorcyclist while returning from her campaign on Thursday evening. The incident unfolded on the Yellapur-Sirsi Highway, where the rider was found injured and unattended. Dr. Anjali halted her journey and extended a helping hand, arranging for the rider's transportation to a nearby medical facility.

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In her online post, which featured snapshots of the incident, Dr. Anjali expressed her heartfelt wishes for the swift recovery and comprehensive treatment of the injured individual.

While some online commentators commended Dr. Anjali's act, others raised concerns about the potential exploitation of the incident for social media publicity.

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Chitradurga (Karnataka) (PTI): A school headmaster died and another person was seriously injured after their bike allegedly fell into a roadside ditch in this district on Wednesday, police said.

The deceased has been identified as Premkumar (45) of Rampura village in Molakalmuru taluk.

He was serving as the headmaster at Basaveshwara Rural High School in BG Kere village, they said.

The accident occurred near Vittalapura close to Devasamudra in Molakalmuru taluk on Wednesday evening, police said.

According to police, the accident occurred when the bike allegedly fell into a roadside ditch at a curve on the road connecting Rayadurg in Andhra Pradesh to Rampura.

The injured person has been identified as Ramanjaneya of Pakkurthi village. As he sustained severe injuries, he has been admitted to VIMS Hospital in Ballari for treatment, a senior police officer said.

A case has been registered at Rampura Police Station, police said, adding that further investigation is underway.