Haveri (Karnataka) [India], Jan. 16 (ANI): The body of a journalist, who reportedly died in a road accident, was taken to a hospital in a garbage van by the police authorities in Haveri district's Hangal town.
The incident took place on Sunday when bike-borne Mounish Pothraj (28) crashed into a tree while heading to home in Gadag district.
Haveri Superintendent of Police (SP) K. Parashuram told ANI that action has been taken against a sub-inspector and a head constable in connection with the case.
Pothraj suffered severe injuries and died on the spot after the accident.
Meanwhile, the policemen said they resorted to such a measure due to unavailability of vehicles. (ANI)
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