Bengaluru: The chief pontiff of Siddaganga Matha in Tumakuru,  Shri Shivakumara Swamiji is being taken to Chennai for valve replacement. The state government has made all arrangements related to this.

The swamiji is being brought from Tumkur to Bengaluru. Later, he will be flown to Chennai through air ambulance from HAL Airport in Bengaluru.

The Swamiji's car, amid tight police security and in zero traffic, has already left from Siddaganga Mutt at around 10:30 am towards Bengaluru.

State government to bear Swamiji's treatment expenses: Chief Minister

All the treatment facilities of Sri Sivakumar Swamiji of Siddaganga Math will be arranged by the state government.  The chief secretary has been instructed to collect information on every moment and provide facilities," CM Kumaraswamy said.

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Patna: A speeding truck rammed into an auto rickshaw carrying passengers near the Pragati Petrol pump within the jurisdiction limits of the Chhabilapur Police Station of Nalanda district on Wednesday, resulting in the death of three people on the spot and three others being grievously injured.

The deceased are identified as Kanchan Devi, Dilip Kumar and Bindi Prasad. The injured individuals, Priyanka Devi, Rinki Devi and Ravi Ranjan Kumar, were initially treated at the Rajgir sub-divisional hospital, but, as their condition was critical, they were shifted to the Pawapuri Medical College and Hospital, as advised by the doctors at the Rajgir hospital. While the medical report states that the condition of all the injured is stable, the incident has caused immense distress among their families.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Sunil Kumar Singh, Sub-divisional Police officer Kumar Omkeshwar, Inspector Sanjay Kumar and Chhabilapur and Rajgir Police Station inspectors visited the hospital and inquired about the three people injured in the accident, reports NDTV, adding that the police are investigating the case.

Sanjay Kumar, SHO of the Chhabilapur Police Station, said that they have registered a case against the driver of the truck for rash and negligent driving. The officer added that the driver was absconding since the accident occurred.

The victims were traveling in an auto rickshaw from Rajgir to Barnaussa on Wednesday, when the accident occurred. The eye-witnesses have called the truck-rickshaw collision as severe, adding that it gave rise to chaos and panic at the accident site.

The accident highlights the persistent problem of reckless driving on Bihar's roads, which frequently results in major casualties, including fatalities. The families of the people affected by the accidents have been urging swift justice and proper support for the victims. The local administration has assured to implement necessary measures to ensure safety of road users and bring those responsible for the accident to justice.