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Car and Auto-Rickshaw Collide in Puttur; Three Injured

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9 months ago

November 9, 2025

Puttur: A major road accident occurred at Manjalpadpu on the Mani–Mysuru National Highway when a car and an auto-rickshaw collided head-on, leaving three people injured. Both vehicles sustained severe damage in the incident.

The injured have been identified as Sunil Pinto (37), the auto driver and a resident of Pajir in Mudipu, Bantwal taluk; Usman (57) of Pajir; and Fatimath Murshida (17), a student and granddaughter of Usman.

Sunil and Usman suffered serious leg injuries, while Murshida sustained a head injury. All three were given first aid at a hospital in Puttur and later shifted to a private hospital in Mangaluru for advanced treatment.

According to reports, Usman had hired the auto to visit Puttur for medical purposes. On his way back, he picked up his granddaughter Murshida, who studies at an educational institution in Kumbra, on the outskirts of Puttur.

The accident took place when a car, attempting to overtake a lorry, rammed into the oncoming auto-rickshaw at Manjalpadpu. The impact caused heavy damage to both vehicles. A case has been registered at the Puttur Traffic Police Station, and an investigation is underway.

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Man Arrested with Drugs in Puttur

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6 months ago

February 11, 2026

Namma Kudla

Puttur: Police arrested a man after drugs were found in his possession at Panjala in Uppinangady village of Puttur.

The police seized 2.16 grams of MDMA worth Rs 3,000. They also confiscated an iPhone worth Rs 45,000 and a Samsung keypad mobile phone worth Rs 1,000. The total value of the seized items is about Rs 49,000.

The accused has been identified as Yahya, a 48-year-old resident of Kokkada.

According to the police, officers were on routine rounds in Panjala when they noticed Yahya behaving suspiciously. During questioning, he admitted that he was carrying MDMA.

Uppinangady police have registered a case under the NDPS Act and are continuing the investigation.

Puttur

Three More Arrested in Major Ganja Seizure Case in Puttur

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6 months ago

February 8, 2026

Namma Kudla

Puttur: Police have arrested three more accused in connection with a large ganja seizure reported in Puttur. The arrests were made by the Puttur Rural Police as part of the ongoing investigation.

The case dates back to three weeks ago, when police seized 1 quintal 6 kg 50 grams of ganja worth ₹53.03 lakh. Two accused were arrested at that time for transporting the drugs in a car and another vehicle.

The newly arrested accused have been identified as Mohammed Fayaz D.K. (27), a resident of Charmadi; Nazir (42), a resident of Kakkinje in Belthangady; and Deepak Patra (37) from Odisha. Police said Fayaz and Nazir arranged money and vehicles for the operation, while Deepak Patra supplied the ganja from Odisha.

The investigation team, led by Puttur Sub-Division DYSP Pramod Kumar, arrested the accused in Odisha. Police also seized 1 kg 788 grams of ganja worth ₹80,000 from them.

The operation was carried out with the help of Puttur Rural Police Sub-Inspector Gunapala J. and his team.

Earlier, on January 19, police were conducting vehicle checks at Sajankadi in Paduvannur village of Puttur taluk. During the inspection, they intercepted vehicles carrying ganja and arrested Rafeeq P. (37) and Abdul Sadiq, both residents of Charmadi in Belthangady taluk.

With the latest arrests, the police have expanded the investigation and are continuing efforts to identify others involved in the drug network.

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Truck Overturns After Driver Loses Control in Puttur; Electric Pole Damaged

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6 months ago

February 6, 2026

Namma Kudla

Puttur: A truck overturned after the driver lost control at Urlandy on the Puttur bypass road late last night.

The goods-laden truck, registered in Tamil Nadu, was traveling from Mangaluru towards Madikeri. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle on the bypass road. The truck first crashed into a roadside barrier and then hit a nearby electric pole, causing damage.

Due to the impact of the accident, the goods carried in the truck were scattered across the road. Authorities cleared the truck from the road overnight. Vehicle movement was later restored, and traffic returned to normal.