Bengaluru: MLA's son among 7 killed in car accident in Koramangala
Bengaluru: In a road accident that reportedly occurred around 1.30 am, a car lost control and crashed into an electric pole resulting in the deaths of 7 individuals including the son of Tamil Nadu’s Hosur MLA Y. Prakash, at Koramangala in Bengaluru.
The deceased have been identified as Hosur MLA Y. Prakash’s son Karunasagar, Bindu (28), Akshay Goyal, Ishitha (21), Dhanusha (21), Rohith, and another resident of Haryana named Utsav, the police informed.
It is learned that the horrifying accident took place around 1.30 am near the Mangala Kalyana Mantapa in Koramangala. The driver of the luxurious Audi Q3 reportedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an electric pole, resulting in the deaths of the three women and four men inside the vehicle.
Joint Commissioner of the Traffic department Dr. B. R. Ravikantegowda visited the accident site and conducted an inquiry. Later, he addressed the media and briefed, “The accident occurred between 1.45- 2 am. The severity of the accident has resulted in the deaths of 7 people in the vehicle. 6 of them died on the spot, while one individual has breathed their last at the hospital”, he clarified.
“On the surface observations indicate that fast driving may have caused the accident. careless, fast driving has led to the accident. Investigations are underway to find out where the passengers of the car were coming from. I have notified to investigate whether alcohol was consumed”, he said.
A case has been registered in this regard at the Adugodi Traffic Police Station.
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Yadagiri court dismisses self-styled godman Mallikarjun Mutya bail plea in POCSO case
Yadagiri: The District Court on Monday rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by Mallikarjun Muthya of Mahal Roja in Shahapur taluk.
Muthya, a self-styled godman is facing charges in a POCSO case lodged at Gogi Police Station, for alleged inappropriate behavior with a minor girl.
A video of the incident allegedly went viral over social media prompting the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights to register a suo motu complaint against him.
Muthya had filed anticipatory bail plea in the district court.
The District Sessions Court Judge Marula Siddharadhya, who heard the plea on Monday, rejected it.
According to reports, the godman is likely to approach the high court on Tuesday seeking a bail.
Mutya, who is believed to be around 26–27 years old, has gained popularity in recent years through social media platforms, on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
He is widely known as “Appaji” among his followers. According to local reports, he is revered by many devotees in North Karnataka and surrounding districts, who regard him as a “walking god” or a local deity.
He has become widely known over the past four years due to his active presence on social media and has drawn attention for his sometimes controversial “miracles.”
