Four young individuals from Belgaum district tragically lost their lives in two separate accidents on the Sawantwadi-Belgaum Highway. They were on their way to Amboli for tourism purposes, marking their final journey. The first accident occurred near Hindgaon Fatya, involving a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a two-wheeler, resulting in the deaths of two young men. In the second incident, a youth from Gokak died instantly when his two-wheeler collided with a pick-up vehicle at Amboli-Nangartas. Another youth succumbed to injuries while receiving medical treatment.
Detailed reports indicate a fatal head-on collision involving a cargo motor and a two-wheeler on the Belgaum-Savantwadi road near Hindgaon junction. One person died instantly at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries on the way to the hospital. The deceased individuals are identified as Malik Khatalsaheb Mujawar from Rev. Sambare Mudga, Belgaum district, and Daulat Khatal Momin from Rev. Pant Balekundri, Belgaum district. The accident occurred around 12:30 PM in the afternoon.
Mujawar and Momin, who were traveling on a two-wheeler towards Amboli yesterday, met with a fatal accident. Mujawar was riding the bike at a high speed when a cargo motor (MH 11 AL 309) approached from the opposite direction near Sachin Kadate’s farm at a bend near Hindgaon Fatya. The motorist lost control while negotiating the turn due to the sudden appearance of the two-wheeler. The collision was severe, crushing the car’s bonnet. Mujawar sustained fatal head injuries and died at the scene, while Momin was thrown a distance away. Local residents rushed Momin to the rural hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries en route. The incident occurred on Eid day when they had gone to Amboli for leisure activities, tragically ending their outing.
In response, a case has been filed against Mujawar posthumously for causing his and Momin’s deaths and damaging the car due to reckless driving. Police Head Constable Desai is leading the investigation.
In another incident later that day, a youth from Gokak, identified as 19-year-old Sadiq Imtiaz Mulla, was fatally injured in an accident on the Sawantwadi-Belgaum highway at Amboli-Nangartas. Sadiq and his friends were heading to Amboli for their annual trip when their two-wheeler collided with a pickup truck around 4 pm. Sadly, this outing also turned out to be their last.
From Gokak, Sadiq and his friends were on their way to Amboli for their annual tourism trip. Sadiq was driving a two-wheeler (KA 49 Q 4829) with his friend Tayyab Sultansaheb seated behind him. As they reached Amboli Nangartas Phata, their two-wheeler collided with an oncoming pickup truck. Sadiq sustained a severe head injury and died instantly, while Tayyab suffered serious injuries and has been transferred to Kelai Hospital in Belgaum for treatment. Amboli Head Constable Aba Pilankar and Constable Manish Shinde are handling the investigation.
Momin, who tragically passed away, used to operate a rickshaw to transport students. He had recently finalized his marriage arrangements and was eagerly anticipating his wedding. However, fate intervened abruptly. Mujavar, who ran a two-wheeler garage in Mudaga, was also unmarried. The untimely deaths of these two hardworking young men have left a deep void among their friends and community.
