Kasaragod: Three including father, son duo die in tragic accident near Hosangady checkpost
Manjeshwar: Three people, including a father and son, died on the spot after a car they were travelling in lost control and crashed into a bridge pillar near the old check post in Hosangady on National Highway 66 at around 9:30 pm on Monday.
According to reports, was seriously injured in the accident.
The deceased have been identified as Janardhana, his son Varun and Krishna, residents of Paivalike Baikatte.
Another person Ratan, who was seriously injured, has been admitted to a private hospital in Mangaluru.
The accident occurred when the four were traveling from Paivalike Baikatte towards Mangaluru. It is reported that the driver lost control of the vehicle near the old check post, leading to the fatal crash. The impact left the car completely mangled.
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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.
