Kasaragod: 35-year-old rider killed in bike-truck collision on NH stretch in Kumbla
Kasaragod: A biker was killed in an accident on the national highway stretch near a petrol bunk in Shiriya of Kumbla taluk on Monday afternoon when a truck with his motorbike.
The accident victim is identified as Ravichandra (35), the son of Tyampanna Poojari of Kannur in Kumbla. The accident reportedly occurred at a turn in the national highway, leading to Kumbla.
An inquest was conducted by the Kumbla Police officers who visited the accident spot.
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Tension in Koppal village over Ambedkar flag during fair; five arrested
Koppal: Tension prevailed in Halwarti village of Koppal taluk after a clash reportedly broke out between members of Dalit and upper-caste communities over the hoisting of an Ambedkar flag during the Beeralingeshwara fair.
According to police, a verbal argument between youths from the two communities escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to unrest in the village.
In a related development, it has been alleged that members of the upper-caste community entered the house of a Dalit youth, identified as Gavisiddappa Hosamani, damaged the door and vandalised the front portion of the house.
As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.
Police said a complaint has been registered at the Koppal Rural Police Station and five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigation is under way.
