Bantwal: In a horrific road mishap wherein two two-wheeler bikes collided head on, two people died on the spot while another person sustained severe injuries and has been shifted to private hospital in Mangaluru. The incident was reported on Tuesday night at Mani Mysuru Highway here.

The deceased have been identified as Mohammed Ajmal (19) and Parikshit (19) the injured victim has been identified as Padmanabha Gowda (28). Parikshit was reportedly a student of a private college in Puttur. Padmanabha Gowda was said to be riding pillion when the incident took place.

Parikshit and Padmanabha were heading towards Mane while Ajmal on his activa was on his way towards Kodaje when they collided head-on. All the victims were immediately rushed to hospital for treatment where two of them breathed its last after not responding to the treatment.

Vittla Police reached the spot and conducted initial investigation.

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Manjeshwar: The participation of a CPI leader in a Hindu convention organised by the RSS has triggered discussion in political circles.

Sundari Shetty, former president of Meenja panchayat and a district committee member of the CPI in Kasaragod, attended the Hindu gathering held in Meenja. She offered floral tribute to a portrait of Bharat Mata and also addressed the gathering from the stage, which has led to controversy.

Following the development, the CPI district unit has issued a notice to Sundari Shetty seeking an explanation. Party sources said that the presence of a senior leader of a party that follows communist ideology at a Hindu convention has caused unease within the party.

There are indications that disciplinary action may be initiated against her in connection with the incident.