Sporadic rainfall in coastal Karnataka, lighting kills two in Dakshina Kannada

November 15, 2016

Mangaluru, Nov 15: Two persons were killed and a few houses suffered damages in Dakshina Kannada district due to lighting strike on Monday as the coastal Karnataka received sporadic rainfall.

The victims of lightning strikes have been identified as Naveen Kumar (35), a labourer from Koradelu near Nelyady village in Puttur taluk, and Neelayya Poojary (60), a farmer from Karambaru village in Beltangady taluk.

Rains coupled with thundershowers and winds lashed parts of Sullia, Belthanady and Moodbidri taluk while moderate rains lashed parts of Bantwal taluk.

Parts of Udupi, Karkala and Brahmavar taluks also received light rains. However, Mangaluru city was completely deprived of rains.

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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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