Silvester D'Souza
Daijiworld Media Network - Davanagere (DV)
Davanagere, Jul 5: A senior photographer and his son were severely injured in a road accident, that occurred in Davanagere during the wee hours of Monday, Jul 5 at 3 am.
As per reports, photographer Heruru Ashok Shetty (58) along with his son Pannaga (24), and with one Kumar, were returning after attending a wedding when the accident took place. The car had collided with a container truck's rear end leading to both the father, son getting severely injured.
Kumar who was sitting in the back seat sustained minor injuries. Ashok Shetty was the former president of the Kundapur Photographers Association and president of the State Photographers' Association. At present, Ashok works as the convenor of the State Photographers Association.
It is said that Ashok owns the Manasa studio in Navunda, Byndoor. He had been to Davanagere along with his son and Kumar to attend a wedding. Ashok Shetty's son is said to have been the driver of the car. They were rushed to hospital in Davanagere.
A case in this connection has been registered in the police station.