4-year-old girl killed in road accident

June 23, 2012

Kasargod, June 23: A 4-year-old girl, who was riding pillion to her father along with mother, was killed when the motorcycle collided with a private bus on a National Highway at Arikkady here.

The police have identified the deceased as Fathima Rimsana, daughter of Musthafa and Raseena, residents of Kalathur Jara.

The incident occurred near Hanuman Temple at Arikkady when the family was returning home after visiting Kumble town.

According to eyewitnesses the accident occurred when driver of speeding bus plying from Bandyodu to Kumble, suddenly applied the brakes. As a result, the motorcycle rammed into the bus.

Police said the kid who sustained injuries was rushed to the hospital where she was declared brought dead.

The death of the child Rimsana has sent shock waves through the area. She was LKG student at Kohinoor Public School, Kumble.

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Mandya: Over 50 arrested, holiday for schools after Ganesha procession turns violent near dargah

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September 12,2024

Mysuru: More than 50 people have been arrested in connection with the riots between two groups of different faiths, at Nagamangala town, Mandya district, over the Ganesha idol procession, on Wednesday night.

High drama prevailed in front of the Nagamangala town police station on Thursday morning, with women belonging to both Hindu and Muslim communities staging a protest against the arrest of their family members and demanding their release.

The two groups started arguing over the Ganesha idol procession on the Mysuru-Nagamangala road, near a 'dargah'. This soon turned violent with stone being pelted. Reports said that around 25 shops were also set on fire.

Several vehicles were damaged and torched by the mob. However, police intervened and brought the situation under control, deploying additional police forces.

Holiday has been declared to schools and colleges in Nagamangala town until further notice. Police have imposed section 144 till 12 noon of September 14.

SP Mallikarjuna Baladandi, IGP (Southern Range) Boralingaiah, DC Kumar and other officials visited the spot.

District incharge Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy visited the spot on Thursday morning and took stock of the situation. Speaking to reporters he said, the incident was unfortunate.

"The clash which started around 9 pm on Wednesday, flared up with miscreants setting fire, damaging shops and vehicles in the town. There is no need for anxiety. Additional police forces have been deployed in the town and the situation is under control now," he said.

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