Senior IPS office Dr Madhukar Shetty, son of Vaddarse Raghuram Shetty unwell

coastaldigest.com web desk

December 26, 2018

Mangaluru, Dec 26: Senior IPS officer Dr Madhukar Shetty, who is suffering from H1N1, is reportedly in a critical condition. He is the son of late Vaddarse Raghuram Shetty, founder editor of Mungaru Kannada daily, which was a popular newspaper in coastal Karnataka decades ago.

The 1999 batch (Karnataka Cadre) IPS officer is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Hyderabad for past few days.

It is learnt that chief minister H D Kumaraswamy today spoke to his Telangana counterpart KC Chandrasekar Rao and requested him to ensure best of the treatment. Besides, ADGP Pratap Reddy has to Hyderabad to ensure that Shetty receives good treatment.

An upright officer, Shetty has a MA in Sociology from Jawaharalal Nehru University, New Delhi, and Ph.D in Public Administration from Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, University at Albany, Albany, New York.

Madhukar served as ASP in Bengaluru Rural District, SP in Chamarajanagar and Chikmagalur Districts, SP-Special Task Force during the last phase of anti-Veerappan operations, SP- Anti-Naxal Force, SP-Karnataka Lokayukta, Aide De Camp to the Governor of Karnataka, and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Bengaluru.

In 2008-2009, he went on deputation to the United Nations Mission in Kosova, where he worked with the War Crimes Investigation Unit.

Mr. Shetty is presently Deputy Director, Sardar Vallabhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad.

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Mangaluru: Young medical store owner killed as lorry hits his motorbike

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January 7,2025

Mangaluru: A tragic road accident claimed the life of a young medical store owner on Monday, January 6, near Tiblapadavu, Natekallu, located on the outskirts of the city.

The victim, identified as 25-year-old Ausaf, was the proprietor of Hajira Medicals and the son of Jaleel, a resident of Derlakatte.

The unfortunate incident unfolded as Ausaf was riding his bike from Derlakatte toward Tiblapadavu. Upon approaching a divider near Tiblapadavu, a lorry made a sudden turn, resulting in a collision between the motorbike and the rear of the lorry. Ausaf succumbed to his injuries on the spot.

Having completed his education a few years ago, Ausaf had taken up the responsibility of managing Hajira Medicals at Derlakatte Junction. He was well-known in his community for his dedication and service.

Authorities at the Mangaluru South Traffic Police Station have registered a case, and CCTV footage capturing the incident is under review. The tragic loss has left the local community in shock, mourning the untimely demise of a promising young entrepreneur.

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