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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Tension in Koppal village over Ambedkar flag during fair; five arrested
Koppal: Tension prevailed in Halwarti village of Koppal taluk after a clash reportedly broke out between members of Dalit and upper-caste communities over the hoisting of an Ambedkar flag during the Beeralingeshwara fair.
According to police, a verbal argument between youths from the two communities escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to unrest in the village.
In a related development, it has been alleged that members of the upper-caste community entered the house of a Dalit youth, identified as Gavisiddappa Hosamani, damaged the door and vandalised the front portion of the house.
As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.
Police said a complaint has been registered at the Koppal Rural Police Station and five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigation is under way.
