Daijiworld Media Network - Puttur

Puttur, Feb 5: A tragic road accident on the Mani-Mysuru National Highway near Kabaka village in Puttur taluk claimed the life of a bike rider and left two others injured on February 4.

The accident occurred when an auto-rickshaw (registration number KA-21-B-4611), driven by Mohammad Taufiq, was heading from Puttur towards Kabaka. Allegedly driven in a reckless and negligent manner, the auto collided with a motorcycle (registration number KA-19-L-2082) near Mura in Kabaka village.

Chetan Kumar

The motorcycle was ridden by Chetan Kumar, with 10-year-old Manish as a pillion rider. Due to the impact, both were thrown onto the road along with the bike. Chetan sustained severe injuries and was admitted to Pragati Hospital in Puttur, where he succumbed to his injuries. Manish also suffered injuries and is undergoing treatment at the same hospital.

The accused auto-rickshaw driver, Mohammad Taufiq, was also injured and has been admitted to Pragati Hospital for treatment.

A case has been registered at the Puttur traffic police station under crime no. 18/2025, invoking sections 281, 125(a), and 106B of the Indian Penal Code.