Kasaragod: In an incident reported from Goliyadka, Neerchal, a 23-year-old truck driver lost his life after being accidentally run over by his own truck on Saturday morning.

The victim, identified as Mohammed Noufal from Padi Uttarathodi, was attempting to open a gate when the tragic incident occurred.

According to reports, Noufal had got down from the truck while leaving the engine running to open a gate. Unfortunately, the vehicle started moving unexpectedly while he was in the process of opening the gate. The truck subsequently mowed down Noufal, causing serious injuries.

Noufal was rushed to a hospital in Kumble but he succumbed to his injuries on the way.

Local police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.

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Davanagere: Sri Rama Sene national president Pramod Muthalik has accused the state government of using the proposed Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill to target Hindus and to suppress Hindutva organisations and their leaders.

Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Muthalik said the Sene opposes the Bill. According to him, the government is bringing this legislation only to appease Muslim voters while selectively targeting Hindu voices.

He questioned whether it is wrong to speak against cow slaughter when the ban is already in force but violations still occur in many places. “Is it wrong to raise awareness among Hindus about love jihad? Is it wrong to oppose illegal construction of churches, mosques or encroachments on cremation grounds? Is objecting to religious conversions wrong?” he asked.

Muthalik alleged that the Bill attempts to silence anyone who questions or protests such issues. He said the move goes against the spirit of the Constitution framed by Dr B.R. Ambedkar and is aimed at weakening the Hindu community.

He urged BJP and JD(S) MLAs to strongly oppose the Bill in the upcoming session and ensure it does not get passed. The organisation will submit memorandums to all legislators and mount pressure, he added.

During the press meet, Muthalik tore copies of the Bill in protest. Leaders of Sri Rama Sene including Parashuram Nadavinamani, Yashavanth, Sridhar and Madhu were present.