Puttur
A tragic accident on the Mani–Mysuru National Highway claimed the lives of a four-year-old girl and her grandmother after a car and an autorickshaw collided near Parpunj Abroad Hall at Innomogaru village on late Saturday.
The deceased child has been identified as Shazwa Fathima (4 years, 6 months), daughter of Hanif from Bannur, while her grandmother Zulaikha, a resident of Bolwar Kapikad, succumbed to her injuries later at KMC Hospital, Mangaluru.
According to Hanif’s complaint, the family — including his wife, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and three children — was travelling in an autorickshaw (KA-21-C-3491) from Bolwar to Puttur around 4:15 p.m. when a car (TN-72-BL-1759) coming from the opposite direction rammed into the vehicle. The car was reportedly being driven rashly and on the wrong side by Lakshmibadiraju, a native of Tamil Nadu.
Shazwa died on the spot due to severe injuries, while Zulaikha, who was critically injured, succumbed later during treatment. Other passengers, including Hanif’s wife and children, sustained injuries and are undergoing treatment.
The Puttur Rural Police have registered a case against the car driver under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and Motor Vehicles Act. Further investigation is
