Boy killed, four injured after bus runs over them in Karnataka's Haveri
Haveri (Karnataka) (PTI): A two-and-half-year-old boy was killed and four others were injured after the driver of a government transport bus here allegedly ran over them at the bus stand on Wednesday, police said.
The incident occurred at the Haveri bus stand at around 7 am, they said.
The deceased was identified as Hazrat Ali, police said.
Police said the bus driver was trying to park the vehicle on the platform when the incident occurred. The bus was scheduled to travel from Haveri to Lakshmeshwar.
The boy died on the way to the hospital while those injured were treated and later discharged, a senior police officer said.
A case has been registered against the driver, police said, adding that further investigation is underway.
Tragedy in #Haveri, #Karnataka: A government bus lost control at the bus stand and rammed into waiting passengers. 4 injured, including 2-year-old Hazart Ali, who later succumbed to injuries.Driver taken into custody; claims brake failure. Case registered, investigation underway. pic.twitter.com/w6Yn0iHWTj
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Yediyurappa fought for people, not for power: Vijayendra
Chitradurga: Karnataka BJP president and MLA B. Y. Vijayendra said former Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa did not struggle for power, but dedicated his political life to fighting for the people.
Speaking at the ‘Abhimanotsava’ organised in honour of Yediyurappa, Vijayendra said sacrifice, hard work and struggle are synonymous with the veteran leader’s name.
He described Yediyurappa as a mass leader who has inspired many, including himself. He said the large turnout of people from across Karnataka reflected the affection and respect the public continues to have for Yediyurappa.
Vijayendra said the event marked a historic moment and served as a tribute to Yediyurappa’s five decades in public life.
“I have closely witnessed his struggles. He has seen many ups and downs in life, but never turned his back on challenges. Whether it was political conspiracies or difficult situations, he always faced them with courage,” he said.
Vijayendra also thanked Amit Shah, whom he described as an election strategist, for attending the event after participating in the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government in West Bengal.
He said Chitradurga was chosen for the celebration because of its historical and cultural significance, describing it as the land of Madakari Nayaka, Onake Obavva and several revered seers.
Vijayendra added that, for the first time in Karnataka’s history, several swamijis had come together on a single stage for such an event.
