Vijayapura: Four killed, three injured as bike hits pedestrians
Vijayapura: Four people lost their lives after a speeding bike hit pedestrians crossing the road near PKPS in the outer zone of Kuntoji village, Muddebihal taluk, around 11:10 PM on Thursday. Three others sustained serious injuries in the accident.
The deceased include bike driver Ningaraja Chaudaki (22) from Gotagunaki, co-rider Aneela M. from Hanchali, and pedestrians Khainur (23), Kumara Patty (18), and Rayappa Mahanthappa Bagewadi (24), all from Malagaladinni, Muddebihal taluk. Rayappa, who was critically injured, succumbed at Bagalkote District Hospital, while the others died on the spot.
The injured—Shahida Hunagunda (19), Prashantha H. Kuruba Gowda (16), and Hanamanta Kuruba Gowda (18)—have been admitted to Bagalkote District Hospital.
The incident occurred when seven individuals, who had stopped their vehicle to attend the Kuntoji fair, were crossing the road. Police reported that the bike was traveling at high speed when it struck the pedestrians.
A case has been registered at Muddebihal police station.
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Karnataka: Three held for murder of Tibetan man in Dharwad district
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): Three people were arrested on Monday in connection with the murder of a Tibetan man in this district, police said on Monday.
Tashi Dhondup (39), a Buddhist monk and resident of Mundagod, was found dead near Haliyal Bridge on the Dharwad bypass on April 29, they said.
Police said the body bore injury marks on the face, indicating foul play.
Upon receiving information about an unidentified body within the limits of Dharwad Rural Police Station, a highway patrol team and emergency services rushed to the spot and alerted senior officials.
Following inspection and identification of the deceased, a case of murder was registered the same day based on visible injuries and findings from the scene of crime team, a senior police officer said.
Superintendent of Police Gunjan Arya said the motive appears to be “murder for gain”. The accused allegedly demanded money from the victim and assaulted him when he failed to comply, leading to his death.
Three accused, all from Kolhapur district in neighbouring Maharashtra, have been arrested, while efforts are on to nab two others involved in the crime.
Further investigation is underway.
