Mangalore, January 29: A motorcyclist was killed on spot when a speeding tipper belonging to MSEZ project knocked him down at Jokatte near here on Friday night.
The deceased has been identified as Abdul Salam (30), a resident of Jokatte. The incident occurred when the Salam was on his way home.
A case has been registered against the trailer driver at Panambur police station.
Following the accident, around 200 angry local residents gathered at entrance of MRPL cargo gate near Suratkal and shouted slogans against company. They said that the reckless driving on part of MRPL vehicle driver was the reason behind the accident.
Accusing the MRPL of killing innocent people, the agitators stopped all vehicles moving in to MRPL third phase project for some time. A couple of vehicles were damaged by the protesters.
Suratkal police, who rushed to the spot, dispersed the mob through a mild baton charge. The police also took around 20 people into their custody.
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