Brahmavar: In a reported road accident at Uppur NH 66 a pick up vehicle rammed into a parked truck in the early hours of Sunday, killing one person on the spot while injuring two others seriously.

The deceased has been identified as Hanumantappa (18) a resident of Badami Taluk in Bagalkot District.

Pick up vehicle’s driver Shivappa (22) of Badami Taluk in Bagalkot District and another person sustained critical injuries and have been receiving treatment at Manipal hospital.

The accident took place when the pickup van was on its way to Ambalapadi’s office after winding up work at an event in Kundapur. The driver of the vehicle lost control over the wheels and rammed into a truck that was parked on National Highway here.

Hanumantappa, who was sustained grievous injuries in the accident, died on the spot.

A case has been registered at Brahmavar Police Station.

 

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Thane (PTI): Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and seized banned tobacco products valued at more than Rs 5 lakh following a raid in the Ulhasnagar area of Thane district, an official said on Saturday.

The operation was conducted on the premises late Wednesday night near Shahad gate, based on a complaint filed by officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a police officer said, adding that a police team found a large consignment of contraband from different brands, stocked for illegal sale.

The arrested accused has been identified as Arbaz Nasir Khan (26). Two other suspects have been named as wanted in the case, and a hunt has been launched to nab them.

The seized tobacco products are valued at approximately Rs 5,05,658.

An FIR has been registered at the Ulhasnagar police station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with relevant provisions of FDA regulations.