Mangaluru: Labourers sleeping on the footpath run over by car; two injured
Mangaluru: In an incident that occurred during the early hours of Thursday, a car reportedly ran over labourers who were sleeping on the footpath near the Mangaluru Railway station.
The injured labourers were taken to the Wenlock hospital. It is learned that more than 10 labourers belonging to other states were sleeping on the footpath when the incident took place.
Reportedly, during the early hours, a driver of the car lost control over his vehicle and crashed into several vehicles, and ran over the sleeping workers lying on the footpath.
Two labourers were reportedly injured in the accident.
Mangaluru City South Traffic police have undertaken an investigation.
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Man booked for duping 7 persons of Rs 91 lakh on promise of awarding govt works
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.
The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.
A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.
The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.
Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.
The case is under further investigation, the official said.
