Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (DV)
Mangaluru, Jul 19: In the wake of a tragic accident that claimed the life of a two-wheeler rider Titus Ferrao on National Highway 66 in Baikampady on Tuesday, Mangaluru Police are set to issue a notice to the staff of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). The rider lost control of the bike and met with the accident while trying to avoid potholes on the road.
Reportedly, the police department's action comes in response to previous court orders concerning the responsibilities of various agencies.
The incident has stirred public anger against the National Highway Authority, as there have been complaints about numerous potholes on the road.
The police commissioner has announced plans to serve notice to the relevant authority responsible for the upkeep of the National Highway.
Potholes have become a common sight both in the city and on the National Highway, posing challenges for two-wheeler riders, especially during the rainy season.