Chandigarh: A foreign woman died after a car hit her while she was crossing the road in Zirakpur, Punjab. The impact threw her about 14 feet into the air. She fell to the roadside and suffered severe bleeding. She died on the spot.

The deceased has been identified as Mavluda, a foreign national. Her friend Abhishek also suffered minor injuries in the accident.

According to Abhishek, they had gone to a local hospital to admit his wife. After completing the hospital work, they were walking along the roadside. At that time, a black Audi car came at high speed and hit them.

Due to the strong impact, Mavluda was thrown nearly 14 feet away and fell on the roadside. She suffered serious injuries and heavy bleeding. She died at the spot before help could arrive.

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Local residents informed the police immediately after the accident. However, police reportedly reached the spot about an hour later.

The body has been shifted to the Civil Hospital for post-mortem examination. Police have started an investigation and are checking nearby CCTV cameras to identify the car and the driver.

Vijayapura: A fire broke out at a hotel in Indi town of Vijayapura district after a suspected short circuit, causing heavy property damage.

According to reports, the fire started suddenly due to a short circuit inside the hotel. The flames spread quickly and destroyed several items kept inside the building.

Many goods and materials worth several lakh rupees were burnt in the fire. Fortunately, no injuries or loss of life were reported in the incident.

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Fire and emergency service personnel rushed to the spot soon after receiving the information. They worked quickly and managed to bring the fire under control.

The incident took place under the limits of the Indi Town Police Station. Authorities are further investigating the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.

Mandya: Police have solved the suspicious death of a temple priest in Mandya district. The priest was allegedly murdered by his wife’s lover following a planned conspiracy.

The deceased has been identified as Siddalingappa, a temple priest. Police have arrested his wife Shalini and her lover Harish in connection with the murder. The couple had two children.

According to police, Shalini and Harish were in an illicit relationship. Siddalingappa had earlier caught them together and warned his wife.

On March 6, Siddalingappa had gone to Maralagola for temple work. Shalini informed Harish about his movement. Harish and his friends stopped Siddalingappa on the way and attacked him with a stick. They later threw the body into a canal and tried to make it look like an accident.

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Police became suspicious after finding blood stains near the canal. During interrogation, the accused confessed to the crime.