Mangaluru:  Industrialist and Philanthropist Usman Kukkady breathed his last at a private hospital in the city on Monday night following brief illness. 

Kukkady, aged 56, was a respected industrialist, and also served as the Deputy Governor of Rotary International, and was partner in Uno Pack Industries and Plama Plywood.

Hailing from the popular Kukkady family of Baikampady, Usman Kukkady had earned a reputation not only for his business achievements but also for his dedication to social work.

He is survived by his wife, one son, one daughter and a large circle of relatives and friends. 

The mortal remains of Usman Kukkady have been kept at his brother, Abdul Kader Kukkady's residence near Surathkal Vidyadayini School. The final rites are scheduled to be held at Idgah Masjid, Krishnapura 7th Block at 11 am on Tuesday, said family sources.

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KochiFour people, including Malayalam actors Arjun Ashokan and Sangeeth Prathap, were injured while shooting for a stunt scene in the port city early on Saturday, police said. The incident occurred on MG Road here by 1.30 am.

 
While shooting a chase scene of the upcoming film titled "Bromance", the car in which the actors travelled crashed into two bikes parked in front of a hotel and toppled, they said. Three persons in the car including Ashokan, Prathap and a food delivery agent standing on the road suffered minor injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital.

The condition of the four is said to be stable now.