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A teenager was killed and several passengers injured when a private sleeper bus overturned near the Haveri bypass in the early hours of Monday. The deceased was identified as Bhavar Singh (18) of Magadi in Bengaluru. The accident occurred around 4.30 am when the AC sleeper coach was travelling towards Bengaluru from Hubballi. Police said that the driver, Sameer M, was driving at high speed and in a rash and negligent manner. At the Haveri bypass, the bus reportedly moved towards the left and, while entering the service road, lost control and overturned on its right side. The bus overturned, leaving several passengers injured. Bhavar Singh suffered critical injuries and died, while 20 others including sustained injuries. The driver was also injured. The passengers were from different parts of Karnataka as well as Goa, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Manipur, police said. Based on the complaint, police registered a case against the bus driver and began an investigation into the accident.

Preparations are underway for the Special Lok Adalat scheduled for August 21, 22 and 23, 2026, as part of the SAMADHAN SAMAROH 2026 initiative organised under the aegis of the Supreme Court of India. The initiative began on April 21, 2026, with the objective of promoting participative justice and amicable settlement of disputes. The Special Lok Adalat aims to provide parties an opportunity to resolve eligible pending matters through consent-based settlement mechanisms, helping reduce the burden of prolonged litigation. Advocates, litigants and other stakeholders have been encouraged to participate actively in the initiative. The programme reflects the judiciary’s efforts to make dispute resolution more accessible and encourage parties to settle suitable cases through mediation and mutual agreement. The three-day Special Lok Adalat will culminate the nationwide SAMADHAN SAMAROH 2026 campaign.

The Haveri district administration continues to publish election-related information and voter updates through its official website. The Election Branch currently lists SIR-2026 (Special Intensive Revision) Assembly Constituency-wise and polling-station-wise lists, along with other election notifications. The district administration has also published information relating to the Karnataka West Graduates’ Constituency Election-2026, including the de novo preparation of electoral rolls and a draft voter list. These updates are intended to help voters, political representatives and election officials access important information during the electoral-roll preparation process. Election-related activities in Haveri cover the district’s Assembly constituencies, including Hangal, Shiggaon, Haveri, Byadgi, Hirekerur and Ranebennur. The administration is responsible for maintaining voter records and providing election-related notifications and information to the public.

Police are investigating a sleeper-bus accident near the Haveri bypass in which one passenger died and around 20 others were injured. The private AC sleeper bus was travelling from Hubballi towards Bengaluru when the accident occurred at around 4:30 a.m. on August 10. According to police, the driver, Sameer M, was allegedly travelling at high speed and driving in a rash and negligent manner. The bus reportedly moved towards the left while entering the service road, after which the driver lost control and the vehicle overturned onto its right side. The deceased was identified as 18-year-old Bhavar Singh of Magadi in Bengaluru. Several passengers sustained injuries, and the driver was also injured in the crash. Passengers were reportedly travelling from different parts of Karnataka as well as Goa, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Manipur.

A recent private sleeper bus accident near the Haveri bypass has renewed concerns about road safety on major routes passing through the district. The bus, travelling from Hubballi towards Bengaluru, reportedly overturned around 4:30 a.m., leaving one passenger dead and around 20 others injured. Police said the driver was allegedly travelling at high speed and lost control while entering the service road. The incident has highlighted the importance of responsible driving, speed control and greater caution near bypasses and service roads. Haveri is located along major highway routes with significant passenger and commercial traffic, making safe driving and proper road discipline particularly important. Authorities and transport operators are expected to pay closer attention to driver behaviour, vehicle condition, speed limits and passenger safety measures. The accident has also renewed calls for motorists to exercise caution, especially during early-morning travel when visibility and driver alertness can be reduced.

The large-scale electoral-roll revision in Haveri district has become an important local issue, with officials carrying out detailed verification of voter records across the district’s six Assembly constituencies. The exercise has identified 1,08,641 names for possible deletion from the voter list, mainly involving people who have permanently migrated, deceased voters and duplicate registrations. The proposed deletions have drawn attention to the need for careful verification so that eligible voters are not mistakenly removed. Officials have been checking information collected through door-to-door visits and digitising voter records as part of the revision process. Political representatives and Booth Level Agents are also involved in examining the records and raising concerns where necessary. According to the latest reported figures, 55,694 names were proposed for deletion because of permanent migration, 31,805 because the voters were deceased, and 16,636 because of duplicate registrations. Another 4,107 cases involved voters who could not be traced or whose information could not be collected during verification.

The intensive electoral-roll revision in Haveri district has reached a crucial stage, with 1,08,641 voter names proposed for deletion following door-to-door verification by Booth Level Officers across the district’s six Assembly constituencies. As of June 16, 2026, Haveri had 13,35,342 registered voters. According to the verification data, the largest number of proposed deletions—55,694 names—was linked to voters who had permanently migrated to other districts or states. Another 31,805 names were identified as belonging to deceased persons, while 16,636 were duplicate entries. In 4,107 cases, officials could not collect the required information during house-to-house visits or the voter was unavailable. A further 399 cases fell under other reasons.