Sutandra Chatterjee, a 27-year-old event manager from Chandernagore, died in a high-speed car accident on NH-2 while traveling to Gaya for work. Her vehicle overturned following a chase with another car. Her colleagues accused occupants of the other car of harassment and drunk driving. Police have seized both vehicles and are investigating, but no arrests have been made yet.
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An old chair placed on a 4ft sinkhole at Koramangala's 5th Main, 17th Cross Road, prompted BBMP officials to fix it immediately. The sinkhole, near a hospital, posed a danger as it reappeared frequently and was difficult to spot, especially during rain. Residents claim that only temporary fixes have been applied so far.
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