Woman tortured for dowry dies in hospital

July 24, 2011

Mangalore, July 24: In a case of dowry death, a woman breathed her last at a private hospital in the city on Friday, after allegedly attempting to commit suicide unable to bear the physical and mental torture meted out to her by husband and in-laws.

The victim has been identified as Sameena, sister of S M Farooq from Goa. She had been married to one Abdul Rasheed, a resident of Kinya village near here.

It is alleged that she had been regularly harassed by husband and his family members for dowry, which forced her to take the extreme step on July 10. Later, she had been hospitalised in a critical condition.

Sameena's family members have lodged a complaint against her husband and inlaws at Pandeshwar police station.

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Promising life cut short: Mangaluru college student killed in Padubidri road accident

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November 30,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 30: A 22-year-old college student succumbed to her injuries at a private hospital in Mangaluru today, days after she was hit by a goods tempo while crossing a road in Padubidri.

The deceased has been identified as Preksha, a resident of Nadsalu Billitota in Padubidri. The fatal incident occurred as Preksha, who was returning home after completing her examination, attempted to cross the service road towards Mangaluru. She was struck by a goods tempo approaching from the Udupi side, causing her to fall and sustain a severe head injury.

Prompt action from local residents ensured she received immediate first aid before being rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, she passed away while undergoing care.

Preksha was a student at Karavali College, Vamanjoor on the outskirts of Mangaluru city. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that she belonged to a financially vulnerable family, having previously lost her father. She is survived by her mother and brother.

A case related to the accident has been registered at the Padubidri police station, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision. The incident highlights the growing concerns over road safety, particularly on busy service roads, and serves as a tragic reminder of the human cost of traffic accidents.

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