Ullal: In an accident that occurred on Wednesday morning, a youngster died on the spot after he lost control over the bike he was riding and crashed into an electric pole beside the road at Masthikatte in Ullal. 

The deceased youth has been identified as Muhammed Kaif (22), a resident of Madani Nagar. 

In a bid to overtake an auto-rickshaw, the rider had reportedly sped his bike and later lost control, and crashed into the electric pole. Due to the impact of the crash, Muhammed Kaif had been thrown off the vehicle onto the road, resulting in grievous injuries and his death on the spot, it is learned.

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Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.

The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.

A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.

The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.

Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.

The case is under further investigation, the official said.