Bhatkal: Uttara Kannada SP Deepen M.N on Thursday visited Yellapur to review the ongoing investigation into Wednesday’s car fire under Yellapur Police Station Crime No. 74/2026, Sections 281 and 106(1) BNS 2023.

The SP inspected the site on National Highway 63 near Talikumbri and provided instructions to the investigating officers to ensure a thorough and prompt probe.

The incident involved a Volkswagen car traveling from Hubballi to Ankola that caught fire near the Talikumbri bus stop, leaving the driver burnt beyond recognition. Yellapur police continue to investigate the case, including determining the identity of the deceased and the cause of the fire.