Bengaluru: A man from Bhalki in Bidar and his daughter were killed when the car they were travelling in collided with a tanker in Columbus Country in the US.

The deceased have been identified as Bhalki's Mukesh Shivajirao Deshmukh and his 2-year-old daughter Divya.

Mukesh, a software engineer, was residing in the US with his family. His Ford car crashed with a tanker when Mukesh was on his way to a beach with his wife Monika and daughter Divya.

Mukesh Shivajirao Deshmukh, who was on the wheels, died on the spot, while his daughter Divya died while being taken to a hospital. Mukesh's wife Monika has also sustained injuries in the accident and has been out of danger.

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Koppal: Police in Koppal City station limits have registered a case against more than 30 people and arrested three in connection with an alleged assault on a youngster over his relationship.

According to the complaint, Sameer Ahmed Moolimani (22), who works at a mobile agency, was sitting at a hotel with his girlfriend around 8:30 pm on May 6 when a group of youngsters approached him and asked his identity. He said that he was attacked after informing them about the relationship.

Sameer said in his complaint: “They blindfolded me, took me on a bike towards the Hospet side of the national highway, and assaulted me. They asked me, ‘Do you love a Hindu girl?’ They also threatened me, saying, ‘If I am seen with her again, I will not leave you alive.’"

He also stated that after the assault, he was blindfolded and later left near the district hospital.

Police have registered a case at Koppal City police station against more than 30 people, including the girl’s brothers Ashish and Nilesh. Three people have been arrested so far, and investigation is in progress.