Ayyappa devotee loses life after being hit by a van
Team Udayavani, Nov 17, 2018, 10:49 AM IST
Kundapur: A Maruti Omni van claimed the life of a Ayyappa devotee in an accident that took place between the van and the pedestrian at Trasi beach in the taluk on Friday morning November 16th. The deceased is identified as Ganesh Kotwal (48), residing near Mahakali Math at Gangolli. He is survived by wife and two daughters.
Mr Kotywal was a devotee of Lord Ayyappa and was in the process of undertaking pilgrimage to Sabarimala. He was following the austerities connected with the pilgrimage and was walking by the roadside on Friday at around 5.15 am when the tragedy struck. After being hit by the Omni van, Kotwal sustained grievous injuries to his head and legs, was rushed to a private hospital at Manipal immediately. However, he failed to respond to the given treatment and breathed his last at about 7:50 am.
Despite the accident, the driver did not stop the van and instead drove it towards Gangolli. However, the locals waited for it, intercepted it when it came back from Gangolli to the highway and informed the police.
Gangolli police have seized the vehicle which cause the accident along with its driver identified as Mazhar Ahmed and registered a case in this regard.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
BJP files complaint with EC against Sowmya Reddy, others for alleged violation of poll code
Siddaramaiah slams BJP candidate for visiting house of alleged police recruitment scam kingpin
Udupi: Cong candidate Jayaprakash Hegde embarks on campaign tour
Jayaprakash Hegde calls for action on unfulfilled promises by central govt
Mangaluru: BJP, Cong workers engage in verbal spat near Sai baba temple
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Youth detained for Facebook threat to BJP MLA in Nashik
NE’s integration with rest of India happened under Modi govt: BJP chief Nadda
Congress spokesperson booked for alleged hate speech
BJP files complaint with EC against Sowmya Reddy, others for alleged violation of poll code
Siddaramaiah slams BJP candidate for visiting house of alleged police recruitment scam kingpin