Chief Minister's convoy vehicle kills pedestrian in M'lore; Rs 1 lakh compensation announced

January 17, 2012

Mangalore, January 17: A man was killed after he was hit by a speeding vehicle escorting Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Tuesday morning near Panambur on the outskirts of the city.

The victim has been identified as Chandrahas, a resident of Konaje Kambala Padavu. He was a labourer at CPC Transport Company in Baikampdady. The vehicle hit him soon after he alighted from a bus.

It is learnt the accident occurred when District In-charge Minister Krishna J Palemar's escort vehicle driven by Arun Alva, was escorting the CM, when the latter was returning after paying visit to Sri Gopala Krishna Bhajana Mandali. Mr Palemar too had accompanied the CM.

Chandrahas critically injured when the speeding escort vehicle knocked him down. Though he was rushed to a private hospital in the city, he breathed his last without responding to any treatment.

Sources from Panambur police station said that there was at least half a kilometer gap between CM's vehicle and the escort vehicle.

A case has been registered in Panambur police station.

Compensation

Meanwhile District In-charge minister Krishan J Palemar has promised to provide Rs 1 lakh compensation from Chief Minister's Relief Fund to the family members of the deceased.

“The family of Chandrahas would receive Rs 1 lakh compensation from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. I would also discuss with the CM for more compensation”, Mr Palemar said.

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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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