Madikeri, Jan. 30 -- Madikeri Rural Police swing into action, intercept the car at Katakeri village

Madikeri Rural Police have arrested a man from Mysuru in a hit-and-run case. The accused who was driving a car had allegedly hit an autorickshaw from behind resulting in the death of the auto driver yesterday.

The accident occurred in front of the house of one Hariprasad near Sampaje Gate at about 4.30 pm and the incident has been recorded on a CCTV camera.

The deceased auto driver has been identified as Sundar Chittakkana (56), who had served as a member and Vice-President of Sampaje Gram Panchayat. The accused has been identified as Rahul, a resident of Gokulam in Mysuru.

Sundar leaves behind his wife, son Deviprasad, a soldier servin...