Devadurga JD(S) MLA Karemma Nayak
Lingasgur: Devadurga MLA Karemma Nayak met with an accident near Gollapalli Ghat in the taluk on Sunday.
She was travelling to Hubballi from Devadurga to participate in the wedding of MLA Prasad Abbayya's daughter. The driver suddenly applied brakes trying to save a dog when another car, which was travelling along with the MLA's vehicle, rammed into it from behind.
The MLA sustained minor injuries to her forehead, chest and was admitted to the government hospital in the town. She was administered first aid there.
After conducting an ECG and CT scan, hospital medical officer Rudragouda Patil said that the MLA has been advised to take rest for two days.
MLA Karemma said that the accident occurred while trying to save a dog on the Gollapalli Ghat road. People of the constituency need not worry. She is travelling to Hubballi to participate in scheduled events.
When local MLA Manappa Vajjal heard about the accident, he visited the hospital and enquired the health of the MLA.