Pics: Spoorthi Ullal / Meryick D'Silva
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (MD)
Mangalore, Jul 12: A 407 tempo illegally transporting cattle was seized after it rammed into an auto rickshaw, a car and an electric pole at Bejai here on Saturday July 12 morning.
The tempo was reportedly transporting 32 cattle illegally, which were later seized by the police.
It is said that the tempo first hit an auto rickshaw near KSRTC and sped away without stopping. However, in a bid to escape, it again rammed into a Ford Figo car at Bejai, before hitting an electric pole.
The locals who witnessed the accident gathered at the spot and tried to catch the culprits.
The tempo was reportedly escorted by persons on bikes who were said to be carrying sharp weapons. However, on seeing the crowds gather, the tempo driver and his accomplices, altogether six person including the escorts, escaped from the spot.
The tempo was seized by the Barke police. Some of the cows are said to be in a serious condition.