Mangaluru: NRI who came from Saudi to celebrate Christmas with family dies in car mishap

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December 23, 2017

Mangaluru, Dec 23: A non-resident Indian, who had recently come from Saudi Arabia to celebrate Christmas with his family members in the city breathed his last a private hospital on Saturday a day after he met with a road accident.

The deceased has been identified as Ian Mascarenhas (27), son of Stephen Mascarenhas aka Hemacharya, the editor-in-chief of city based Daijiworld Weekly magazine.

Ian and three others had suffered injuries when the car in which they were travelling collided with another vehicle near BMS Hotel at Kuntikana in the city on Friday night.

A critically injured was rushed to nearby A J Hospital. However, he did not respond to any treatment and died on Saturday. A case has been registered and investigations are on.

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Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

Sad incident. RIP

Most of the people may blame his ill fate but it might be his fault. eg, rash driving in a party celebration mood

Rest in peace

I clearly remeber, even previous year also similar incident had happened. RIP

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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