Ghastly road mishap claims 4 lives on Panemangalore bridge

February 4, 2014

Bantwal, Feb 4: At least four members of a family including two men and two women were killed on spot and several others sustained injuries in a ghastly road mishap that took place on Panemangalore bridge near here on Monday late night.

The victims were identified as Bhasker, his wife Prema, Jagadish and his wife Suprita. Bhasker and Jagadish were brothers and sons of Lakshman Poojary. All of them were residents of Mulibeilu in Barimaru village in Bantwal taluk.

The condition of a four year-old child Nishan, son of Jagadish-Suprita is also said to be critical. However, Rithijna and Abhijna, children of Bhasker-Prema also sustained injuries.

They reportedly came to Sarapady village to participate in the baby shower function of sister-in-law of Bhasker and Jagadish and were returning to Barimaru when the mishap occurred.

The accident occurred when a speeding bus rammed into a Tata Ace. The intensity of the crash was such that the Tata Ace was reduced into a bundle of metals.

All the four deceased were travelling on the ill-fated Tata Ace. All of them died on spot and they were lying on pool of blood on the bridge when local people rushed to the spot. They were caught in the mangled remains.

Bantwal Circle Inspector Rajashekhar Misthri and others rushed to spot.

Rash and negligent driving by the KSRTC driver was said to be the reason.

The incident led to traffic jam on National Highway 75.

A case has been registered at Bantwal town police station according to a complaint filed by one Jayanth.

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7 Bangladeshis arrested in Udupi after man with fake passport caught attempting to fly Dubai via Mangaluru Airport

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October 12,2024

Udupi: In a significant operation, the Malpe police have arrested seven Bangladeshi nationals who were illegally residing in India using forged Aadhaar cards. Udupi Superintendent of Police, Dr. Arun K, stated that the arrests followed after an immigration incident involving one of the group's members.

Muhammed Manik, one of the arrested individuals, was caught attempting to travel to Dubai via Mangaluru International Airport with a fake passport. Alert immigration officers at the airport detained him and handed him over to the Bajpe police, who registered a case. Following this, the Udupi police, acting on the information provided by the Bajpe police and immigration authorities, conducted an investigation that led to the arrest of the seven individuals in Hoode village, Paduthonse, Udupi.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Hakeem Ali (24), Sujon S K alias Farooq (19), Ismail S K (30), Kareem S K (20), Salam S K (22), Rajikul S K (20), and Mohammed Sojib (20), all hailing from Bangladesh.

The group entered India without any valid documentation and managed to acquire fake Aadhaar cards, which they used to stay in the country illegally. According to police sources, a person named Kajol from Agartala assisted them in obtaining the fraudulent Aadhaar cards, while a Bangladeshi named Usman facilitated their illegal entry into India under the guise of employment. Both Kajol and Usman are currently at large.

The Malpe police have registered cases under several sections, including Sections 19(2), 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 340(2), and 190 of the BNS, related to fraud and illegal entry. Interrogations are ongoing as the police seek further details in connection with the case.

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