Madikeri: Mumbai woman killed in lorry-car collision, two others injured in Suntikoppa
Suntikoppa: A tragic accident between a lorry and a car near Gaddehalla in Suntikoppa claimed the life of a woman hailing from Mumbai on late Monday night.
The victim has been identified as Seema (50), a resident of Andheri West in Mumbai. Her husband, Sudheera Chandalia (53), and the car driver, Mohammad Rafeeq (28), from Kunjibettu village in Udupi district, sustained severe injuries and are currently receiving treatment at Madikeri district hospital.
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The incident occurred when a lorry, traveling towards Madikeri from Kushalanagara, collided with a car approaching Suntikoppa resort from the Madikeri side. Unfortunately, Seema succumbed to her injuries at the accident site. Additionally, the collision caused damage to a nearby bar and several parked bikes.
Following the accident, the driver of the lorry fled the scene. The Suntikoppa police have registered a case in this regard and are investigating the matter and are looking for absconding driver.
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
