Mohan Kuthar
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore
Mangalore, Sep 20: A woman was killed after she came under the wheels of a private bus just as she was about to board it.
The incident took place near Talapady check post here on Saturday September 20.
The deceased has been identified as Amina (55), wife of Mustafa, a resident of Talapady.
It is said that Amina was about to climb into the 43 number Padma private bus from Talapady to State Bank, when she lost balance and fell. The rear tyre of the bus ran over her, killing her on the spot, it is said.
Ullal police arrived at the spot and registered a case.
Soon after the accident took place, angry locals gathered at the spot and staged a flash protest. Buses were stopped. The Ullal police intervened and tried to control the situation.