Mangaluru: In a devastating incident, a 21-year-old rider lost his life in a fatal collision between his motorbike and a fish transport vehicle on the River Nethravathi bridge along National Highway 66, prior to dawn on Wednesday.
The victim, identified as Azveen, son of Hanif, hailed from Ullal but was residing in Kotekar at the time of the accident. Azveen was employed as a fisherman.
The tragic incident occurred around 3 am when Azveen was en route to Mangaluru port via Thokkottu. While traversing the bridge, the driver of the fish transport vehicle ahead of Azveen's bike suddenly applied brakes. Unable to react, Azveen lost control of his motorcycle, colliding with the vehicle in front.
The impact of the collision caused severe injuries to Azveen. He was rushed to the hospital, but medical professionals, upon examination, declared him deceased.
Mangaluru Traffic (South) Police have registered a case in this regard.
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Moodbidre: The Mangaluru Police on Thursday arrested a man under the Protection of Children against Sexual Offences POCSO Act for allegedly raping his minor daughter, resulting in her pregnancy. The accused, a laborer by profession, reportedly committed the crime six months ago at their home.
The incident came to light when the father took his daughter to Lady Goschen Hospital in Mangaluru to seek treatment for health issues. During a medical check-up, doctors discovered that the girl was six months pregnant. Initially, the father tried to put the blame on someone else, but following police interrogation, he confessed to the crime.
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A POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) case has been registered against the accused at the Mangaluru Women's Police Station.