Sangh Parivar protesters block highway demanding justice for victim of fatal car collision in Kadaba
Kadaba: In Kadaba, Sangh Parivar workers blocked the highway late on Saturday night, demanding the arrest of the accused in a fatal car collision. The car was allegedly being used for illegal transportation of cattle.
The incident resulted in the death of Vithala Rai, a resident of Acchila Patte, who was hit by a car while crossing the road. The accused fled the scene, but two persons have been arrested in connection with the accident.
Sangh Parivar activists gathered to demand justice, blocking the Uppinangadi-Subrahmanya state highway and insisting on the District Superintendent of Police's presence.
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Sullia MLA Bhagirathi Murulya, Belthangady MLA Harish Poonja, BJP Sulia President Venkat Valalambe, Arun Putthila etc visited the place and extended their support to the protestors.
District Superintendent of Police C.B. Rishyant, who reached the spot later, persuaded the protesters to call off the blockade after promising to arrest the accused soon.
After assurances from the police, the protesters called off the blockade, with a deadline set for Sunday afternoon for the arrest of the accused.
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CPI stalwart Nallakannu dead
Chennai (PTI): Veteran leader of the CPI, R Nallakannu died here on Wednesday, the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital said.
He was aged about 101, party sources said.
A hospital bulletin said, despite intensive care, he passed away at 1.55 PM on February 25, 2026 following failure of all vital organs.
