Karnataka: Congress leader’s son arrested after deadly hit-and-run accident in Udupi

Karnataka News: In a shocking incident in Udupi, Karnataka, Prajwal Shetty, the son of Congress leader Deviprasad Shetty, was arrested on November 13 for allegedly running over a 39-year-old man, Mohammad Hussain, in a hit-and-run accident.

Fatal Crash: The Hit-and-Run Incident

According to the police, Shetty, driving an SUV, collided with Hussain’s bike and then fled the scene immediately after the crash. Despite being rushed to the hospital by bystanders, Hussain succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. Police investigations confirmed that the SUV belonged to Prajwal Shetty, who was subsequently arrested on charges related to the deadly hit-and-run incident. Further investigations into the case are still ongoing.

A Tragic Event That Shook Udupi

The incident occurred on November 13 when Hussain was traveling in the area. Witnesses reported the impact of the collision as severe, and despite immediate medical intervention, Hussain could not be saved. Authorities are continuing to probe the situation, and the accused will face the consequences of his reckless driving.

Another Tragic Accident in Bengaluru Involving Luxury Car

This incident in Udupi comes shortly after another fatal accident in Bengaluru involving a 30-year-old woman, Sandhya A S, who was killed after being hit by a luxury car driven by a young man allegedly under the influence of alcohol. The accident occurred near the Kengeri TTMC on Mysuru Road, a major traffic hub.

Drunk Driving Incident: A Luxury Car's Deadly Collision

Sandhya A S was crossing the road when a Mercedes Benz, driven by the accused youth, struck her. The car then collided with a bike ridden by Syed Arbaz, a 23-year-old man. Sandhya was declared dead on arrival at the hospital, while Arbaz survived with minor injuries. Authorities soon discovered that the driver had an alcohol content of 177 mg/100 ml in his blood, well above the legal limit of 30 mg/100 ml.

The driver of the luxury car, identified as Dhanush, was arrested after a dramatic confrontation with bystanders who detained him at the scene. Police have charged him with multiple offenses, including rash driving, endangering life, and culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The case is currently under investigation.