Mangaluru: 25-year-old youngster killed after his scooter was hit by tanker under Pumpwell flyover
Mangaluru: A tragic road accident occurred under the Pumpwell flyover in the city on Wednesday, resulting in the death of a scooter rider, as reported by the Traffic East Police Station.
The deceased has been identified as Sandesh Thomas (25), an employee of a software firm located in Bendorwell.
According to reports, the incident took place around 4 am when Sandesh was riding under the Pumpwell flyover on his scooter. At that moment, a tipper truck traveling from the old Kankanadi road towards the Pumpwell flyover collided with him. The collision caused severe injuries to Sandesh, who was rushed to a nearby private hospital for medical treatment. However, despite the efforts made, the treatment proved to be ineffective, and he succumbed to his injuries.
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It is believed that Sandesh Thomas was riding his scooter to accompany a friend to a tea shop near the Pumpwell flyover. Subsequently, he intended to contact another friend.
A case regarding the accident has been registered at the Traffic East Police Station, and further investigations are underway.
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Man threatens acid attack on Journalist Shahbaz Ansar’s wife’s over clothing choice in Karnataka
Bengaluru: In a disturbing incident, an individual named Nikith Shetty allegedly threatened Journalist Shahbaz Ansar on social media, claiming he would splash acid on Ansar's wife's face due to her choice of clothing, especially in the context of Karnataka. The exact background of the conversation is still unclear, but the threat has sparked serious concerns.
Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Shahbaz shared a screenshot of the message, stating, "This is serious. @DgpKarnataka @CMofKarnataka @DKShivakumar. This person is threatening to throw acid on my wife's face for her choice of clothes. Please take immediate action against this person to prevent any incident from happening."
This is serious. @DgpKarnataka @CMofKarnataka @DKShivakumar . This person is threatening to throw acid on my wife's face for her choice of clothes. Please take immediate action against this person to prevent any incident from happening. pic.twitter.com/N6fxS59Kqm
— Shahbaz Ansar (@ShahbazAnsar_) October 9, 2024
In another post, Shahbaz revealed that the person threatening his wife worked at Etios Digital Services, further raising safety concerns about the work environment at the company.
The person who was threatening my wife with acid attack works for Etios digital services. I don't think women are safe in this organisation. pic.twitter.com/xgpqGt2XyJ
— Shahbaz Ansar (@ShahbazAnsar_) October 10, 2024
Following public outrage, Etios Services released a statement condemning the actions of their employee and announced that Nikith Shetty had been terminated for five years. The company also confirmed that they had filed a case against him to ensure legal accountability.
Local police also replied to Ansar’s tweet and asked him to send details on the incident and his contact number. They also asked Ansar to reach nearest police station and file a complaint against Shetty.
The company’s statement read:
Important Announcement from Etios Services
We are deeply saddened to address a serious incident involving one of our employees, Nikith Shetty, who made a threatening statement regarding another individual’s choice of clothing. This behaviour is absolutely unacceptable and goes against the core values we uphold at Etios Services.
As a company committed to fostering a safe and respectful environment, we have taken immediate action. Nikith's employment has been terminated for a period of five years, and we have filed a case against him to ensure accountability for his actions.
At Etios Services, we believe in promoting respect and dignity for all individuals. We stand firmly against any form of harassment or violence. Our commitment to creating a safe workplace is unwavering, and we will continue to take all necessary measures to uphold this standard.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we navigate this situation. Together, let’s work towards a more respectful and inclusive community.
