Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (HB)
Udupi, Oct 17: A senior citizen was hit by a bus while he was riding his scooter MGM College here on Tuesday, October 17. Injured man was taken to KMC Hospital in Manipal, but he succumbed to injuries later.
Peter Raphael Aranha (64) is the person deceased. He is from Moodubelle
As per details available, when Peter was on a two-wheeler taking a trun from the road, AKMS bus hit him and he collapsed on the road. Injured Peter was rushed to hospital immediately. But he breathed his last after few hours.
Hospital sources said that Peter had sustained severe head injuries.
Popularly Known as Raphael Master, as he was a teacher all his life, Peter was also known for his social work. Recognizing the qualities of Raphael Master as an effective teacher and good administrator as the Head Master, accolades and awards were conferred on him. He was chosen as one of the Best Teachers at the district level in 1998. In 2001, Raphael Master was awarded the Best Teacher at the Karnataka State level and in 2002 he was conferred with the highest teachers’ award in India as the Best Teacher National Award. This award was conferred on him by the then President of India A P J Abdul Kalam.
Raphael Master is survived by wife Leena and children Preetham and Priya.