PONDA
A 40-year-old pedestrian died on the spot after he was knocked down by a pickup at Bethora on Wednesday night.
This is the second such incident in the area in two months.
According to information, a pickup was going from Curti to Margao when the vehicle struck the pedestrian, Tukaram Rama Jangle, near the junction at Bethora at about 8.30 pm. He died on the spot.
Police have detained a pickup driver involved in the mishap.
