Shiroor, August 31, 2025 – A tragic accident occurred near the Shiroor border police checkpost on the night of August 29, 2025, when Gopal J. Mesta (25), a resident of Hadavinakone, Shirur, was killed after a bike he was on collided with a lorry.

The incident took place around 11:00 PM as Gopal, an active member of the Ganesh Seva Sangha and various local organizations, was heading to eat after participating in a Ganesh Chaturthi program. The collision caused the lorry to run over him, leading to his untimely death. A case has been registered at Byndoor police station, and investigations are underway.