Three killed in accident in Karnataka's PutturAccording to the police, the deceased is Annu Naik alias Mohan Naik (87), hailing from Jattipalla in Sullia, his son Chidananda Naik (59) and labourer Ramesh Naik.
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Mangaluru: Three persons died after the car in which they were travelling fell into a gorge at Bypass Road in Puttur in the wee hours of Saturday.
According to the police, the deceased is Annu Naik alias Mohan Naik (87), hailing from Jattipalla in Sullia, his son Chidananda Naik (59) and labourer Ramesh Naik.
Chidananda was driving the car when he lost control and fell into the gorge by the side of the road. It was said that they were returning after performing puja at Punacha. Chidananda Naik was serving as a development officer in PF at Chikkamagaluru. Due to the impact of the accident, all three died on the spot.
Puttur Traffic Police visited the spot.