Chitradurga (Karnataka) (PTI): Two persons were killed and an equal number of them were seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident near Pattarehalli village in Chitradurga district, police said on Sunday.

The accident occurred on late Saturday.

An unidentified vehicle crashed into four persons who were standing by the roadside after their car broke down.

"Four persons had stopped their vehicle due to a breakdown and were repairing when an unidentified vehicle crashed into them," a police officer said.

According to police, two persons died on the spot, while the other two sustained grievous injuries and were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.

"The driver fled the scene along with the vehicle immediately after the accident," the officer added.

A case has been registered at the Hiriyur Rural Police Station and efforts are on to trace the vehicle and its driver.

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Kuala Lumpur: Dr. U. T. Ifthikar Fareed, Chairman of the Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council inaugurated the ‘Global Health Connect – 2026’ international conference on Global Healthcare and Medical Sciences on Friday, April 3 at the MAHSA University, Malaysia. The inauguration ceremony was also led by Prof. Tan Sri Datuk Dr. HJ. Mohamed Haniffa Bin HJ. Abdullah, Pro-Chancellor and Executive Chairman of MAHSA University.

The event was graced by Chief Patrons, including Dr. M. R. Hulinaykar, Founder, Chairman & Managing Trustee of Sri Shridevi Charitable Trust (R.), Tumakuru; Dr. Raman M. Hulinaykar, Director & Trustee; and M. S. Patil, Director – HR & IT.

Guests of Honour at the inauguration included Dr. Lavanya Raman, Trustee; Ambika M. Hulinaykar, Trustee; Dr. Krishna M. C., Principal, SIAHS; and Dr. C. P. Chandrappa, Vice Principal, SIAHS.

The ‘Global Health Connect – 2026,’ brought together eminent leaders, academicians, and healthcare professionals from around the world.

The conference aims to serve as a dynamic platform for collaboration, fostering the exchange of innovative ideas, exploring emerging trends in healthcare and medical sciences, strengthening international partnerships, and advancing quality patient care.