Cleric crushed to death under sand lorry; Cops reach spot after 2 hours

June 22, 2016

Mangaluru, Jun 22: A Muslim cleric was killed on the spot when a speeding lorry used for sand transportation rammed into his motorbike at Kadambar, Hosangadi near Manjeshshwar on Wednesday.

The victim has been identified as Abdul Razzak Mavlavi (40), son of Abbas Mavlavi, a resident of Macchampady. He was the chief cleric of a mosque at Majeerpalla Urni in Kasaragod district.

The tragedy occurred at around 12:30 p.m. when Mavlavi was on his way to Urni from Hosangady on his Pulsar.

The driver of the tipper lorry coming from the opposite direction took to the extreme right while negotiating a curve and rammed into the two-wheeler.

Though the cleric was rushed to a nearby hospital immediately, doctors pronounced him brought dead.

Local residents said that even though the accident spot was not far away from the Manjeshwar police station, the cops took more than two hours to reach there.

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Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raajivoon...

May Allah bestow him Magfirah and Marhama. Aameen.

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raaji'oon!! what i m seeing all the days in holy month of ramzan,

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raaji'oon

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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