Hit and run: Young medico dies on spot

July 20, 2013

Mangalore, Jul 20: A youth dies in a road mishap that occurred near Polali main entrance, on Friday early morning.

The deceased is Harshavardhan (28), a resident of Pandeshwar. Harshavardhan had come to Kaikamba to attend a programme at his friend's residence on Thursday night and was returning home at dawn of Friday, when his bike met with an accident that claimed his life.

An unidentified vehicle hit Harshavardhan's bike from behind, near Polali main entrance and fled the scene.

In the mishap, Harshavardhan's head was completely smashed and he died on the spot. Some local residents who spotted him laying in poll of blood called the Bajpe police and informed about the same.

The deceased had completed his MBBS and had plans for further studies. It is said that he was working under a lawyer too.

The police suspect that some heavy vehicle had hit Harshavardhan's bike.

Case has been registered.

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Heading to Karavali Utsava? Check traffic changes and parking rules in Mangaluru

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•   Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•   Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•   Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•   Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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