Udupi: Biker dies, pillion rider critical in hit and run case
Udupi (Karnataka), Mar 12 (PTI): A 29-year-old man lost his life, and another sustained serious injuries after their two-wheeler was hit by an unidentified vehicle near Moolur on National Highway 66, police said on Wednesday.
The deceased has been identified as Pratheesh Prasad (21), while the injured, Nihal Wilson (29), is undergoing treatment, they added.
The duo was travelling from Kaup to Padubidri in the coastal district of Udupi when an unidentified vehicle rammed into their two-wheeler on Tuesday night. The vehicle fled the scene after the collision.
Passersby alerted the police, following which emergency responders rushed the victims to a nearby hospital.
However, Pratheesh succumbed to his injuries before receiving medical assistance.
Nihal, who suffered multiple injuries, including a bone fracture, remains in critical condition, a police official said.
Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby establishments to identify the vehicle involved in the accident. However, no concrete evidence has been found yet, they said.
A case has been registered and investigation is on.
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Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
