Mulky: Ghastly accident leaves three dead, nine injured

February 15, 2011

Mulky, February 15: Three persons, including the driver were killed, and nine others injured when a Sports Utility Vehicle in which they were travelling fell into a roadside ditch at Kolnad near Padupanambur under Mulki police station limits on Tuesday.

According to an eye witness, the accident took place when the SUV in an attempt to avoid an oncoming vehicle veered to the left, lost control and fell into the ditch at around 1:00pm.

The victims have been identified as Mohammad Asif (24), the driver, his brother Mohammad Ashraf (26), sons of Ismaeel, a resident of Krishnapur and Imran (23) son of Hameed, a resident of Chokkabettu. The two brothers had a mobile shop in Krishnapur, while Imran was a cable worker at MRPL.

Among the nine injured who had been admitted at Unity Hospital in the city, the condition of 11 year old boy Afreedi, who has suffered head injuries is said to be serious. Hospital sources said that the boy was shifted to operation theatre from Intensive Care Unit at around 5:00pm for an emergency operation.

Other eight injured are Mohammad Azharuddin (21), son of Hasanabba, Mohammed Shamil (20) a student of Shrinivas College and son of Abbas, Mohammad Zahid (24) son of Ashraf, Mohammed Faizal (24), son of Abdul Razzaq, Mohammad Ashraf Kutta (27) son of Abdullah, Nadeem (14), Sameer (24) Imran (20).

All the deceased and the injured were residents of Chokkabettu, Surathkal and nearby areas.

Imran, who is recovering at the hospital, revealed that he and his friends were on their way to Udupi after participating in Milad celebrations in their hometown, when the accident took place.

Mulky police have registered a case.

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Badria Vision 2028: Phase I Project Launched at Campus Ceremony

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January 19,2026

Mangaluru: The Phase I project of Badria Vision 2028 was formally launched at a ceremony held at the Badria Campus on January 17, marking an important step in the institution’s long-term development roadmap.

The programme was attended by P.B. Abdul Hameed, Secretary of the MEA, and P.C. Hasir, Correspondent of the MEA, who presided over the event and underscored the institution’s commitment to growth and academic excellence.

Office-bearers of the Badria Alumni Association were present in large numbers, including A.K. Sajid (President), Shamsuddin and S.M. Farooq (Vice-Presidents), Shaheed (General Secretary), and Khaleel (Treasurer), reflecting strong alumni engagement in the initiative.

The gathering was blessed by Sayyid Shamsuddeen Basith Thangal Kukkaje, Qateeb of Zeenat Yatheem Bakshi, who led a special dua seeking divine guidance and success for the project.

The ceremony also witnessed the participation of prominent alumnus and local corporate professional Abdul Latheef, along with alumni members Naushad, Kalandar, Safwan, members of the core committee, and several other former students.

A key moment of the event was the formal handover of a cheque to Ameen Woodland Architect, signalling the immediate commencement of construction work under Phase I of the project.

Organisers said the launch of Phase I reflects a shared vision, institutional unity, and collective resolve to realise the objectives of Badria Vision 2028.

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