Coastal Karnataka origin Shivsena leader Rahul Shetty shot dead in Lonavla

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October 26, 2020

Pune, Oct 26: Rahul Umesh Shetty, a local Shivsena leader was shot dead in Maharashtra’s Lonavla today morning. Shetty, who was the former Lonavla unit chief of Shivsena, hailed from coastal Karnataka.

A suspect has been nabbed and further investigation is underway, the police said.

As per the preliminary probe, two persons attacked Rahul (38) near his office at Jaychand chowk in Lonavla around 9.30 am. The assailants opened fire at him from a close distance and also attacked him with a sharp weapon.

Rahul was rushed to a local hospital, but he was pronounced dead by the doctors. Abhinav Deshmukh, superintendent of Pune rural police said three bullets were fired at Rahul Shetty. “We have nabbed one suspect and further investigation is on,” said Deshmukh.

An offence of murder was lodged and an investigation has been initiated into the matter based on CCTV footage.

Meanwhile, in another incident, one Ganesh Naidu was murdered at Hanuman Tekdi in Lonavla on Sunday night. Police said so far they have not found any links between Naidu’s murder and killing of Rahul Shetty.

Earlier this month, local Shivsena leader Deepak Maratkar (32) was brutally murdered following a political dispute in Budhwar Peth area of Pune city on October 2. Pune city police arrested ten persons in this case.

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Mangaluru: Protest erupts after poor road condition near Thokkottu claims woman’s life

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November 10,2024

Mangaluru: A tragic accident took place on Saturday at Chembugudde near Thokkottu, claiming the life of a 47-year-old woman after a tanker lorry ran over her. The victim, identified as Rahmat H Rashid, was riding pillion with her husband, Abdul Rashid G, on their scooter.

The couple was traveling from Yenepoya Hospital to Bajpe when the scooter skidded on the poorly maintained road. Rahmat fell onto the road and was fatally struck by a tanker lorry that was coming from behind. Despite being rushed to the hospital, doctors declared her dead upon arrival.

The incident prompted a swift response from the DYFI Ullal Taluk Committee, which staged a protest on Saturday night, condemning the unsafe condition of the road. Nithin Kuthar, president of the committee, criticized MLA and Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader for failing to ensure safe infrastructure, despite touting the road as toll-free.

Kuthar demanded immediate repairs, warning that the committee would march to the MLA’s office with black flags if the road is not fixed within a week.

Former DYFI State President Sunil Kumar Bajal also voiced frustration over the deteriorating condition of Thokkottu market, highlighting the struggles people face while crossing roads riddled with dangerous potholes. In response to public outcry, temporary repairs were made to the road at Chembugudde on Sunday, though locals remain wary and demand a more permanent solution.

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