Teen rider killed on the spot after container truck rams into his scooter in Udupi
Udupi: A 19-year-old scooter rider was killed on the spot after a container lorry hit his vehicle near the Kalsanka junction on National Highway, close to Pakashala restaurant, on Saturday.
The deceased has been identified as Avinash, a resident of Manipal. He was travelling from Udupi towards Manipal when the container lorry allegedly rammed into his scooter.
Following the impact, the scooter lost balance and fell onto the road. In the accident, the lorry reportedly ran over the rider’s head, resulting in fatal injuries. Avinash died at the scene before any medical assistance could be provided.
Udupi traffic police rushed to the spot soon after receiving information and conducted an inspection. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
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HD Kumaraswamy slams Ramanagara DC for ignoring his calls, vows to oppose land acquisition
Bengaluru: Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Sunday criticised the Ramanagara district administration, alleging that the district commissioner was deliberately ignoring his phone calls.
Speaking at an indefinite farmers’ protest held at Bhairamangala, Kanchuganhalli and nearby villages, Kumaraswamy said the Ramanagara DC was not responding even after seeing his mobile number. “The moment they see my number, they don’t take the call at all,” he alleged.
Issuing a strong warning to officials, Kumaraswamy said government officers should not commit mistakes under pressure from anyone. “Even after retirement, you cannot escape responsibility. Don’t betray the people by succumbing to pressure from ministers or MLAs of this government,” he said.
Kumaraswamy asserted that he would not allow the state government to acquire fertile agricultural land around Bidadi. “We will not allow even an inch of land to be taken. Not a single inch,” he declared, throwing a direct challenge to the state government. He said protecting the land of women farmers was his responsibility and urged them not to give up their land under any circumstances.
Assuring farmers of his support, the Union Minister said they need not be afraid. “I am with you. Governments come and go, but people are permanent. Governments must bow to public opinion. If not, people know how to teach them a lesson,” he said.
Kumaraswamy also alleged that some individuals were supporting the land acquisition move, which he termed dangerous. He accused the government of attempting to acquire highly valuable and fertile land at throwaway prices. “Some people have already created land banks in benami names to loot. They are cheating the people and the government. The day is not far when such people will be forced to stand on the streets,” he warned.
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