Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Mar 23: In a tragic incident late Friday night at Nanthoor in the city, a car collided with the road divider, turning into a mangled heap and resulting in the immediate death of the driver.

The deceased, identified as Shamith Shetty (29), was the grandson of Lalita Sundar, a senior BJP leader from Thokottu. The accident occurred as Shamith was returning home after attending the Daiva Kola program at a friend's house.

The impact of the accident was so severe that the car vaulted over the iron guards placed on the divider, causing extensive damage to the front portion of the vehicle. The wreckage was cleared using an excavator early Saturday morning.

Lalita Sundar, known for her leadership in the BJP, owns the Ashirwad Complex and a hotel at Thokottu junction. Following the death of her son Santhosh, Shamith was raised by Lalita and his mother. The family had been actively seeking a marriage alliance for Shamith.

Lalita Sundar holds the honorary position of president at the Koragajja Seva Samiti of Thokottu old check post and had previously made offerings to Koragajja. BJP leaders have offered their condolences to the family on Shamith's sudden demise. He is survived by his mother, sister, and grandmother.