Couple killed as car overturns on Kalhatti ghat route near Ooty

Couple killed as car overturns on Kalhatti ghat route near Ooty


The Nilgiris: A couple was killed on the infamous Kalhatti ghat route on Wednesday when their car lost control and overturned on the road between the 22nd and 23rd hair pin bend.



The couple were on their way to see their daughter and son-in-law who are employed at the Moyar Power House.



The deceased have been identified as Bashir Ahmed of Sattur and his wife Bhima John.

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