Udupi: A major mishap was averted late Saturday night after the car of Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) State President Abdul Majeed Kodlipete caught fire while he was travelling from Udupi to Mysuru for party-related work.

The incident occurred at around 10 pm near the Anekadu area close to Kushalnagar, when the Creta car in which Abdul Majeed was travelling developed a sudden fire in the front engine compartment.
Acting swiftly, the driver, Sameer, stopped the vehicle and ensured that Abdul Majeed exited the car safely. 

Moments later, the vehicle was engulfed in flames and was completely gutted.

Visuals of the burning car circulated widely on social media, leading to concern among party workers and the public. Abdul Majeed later issued a video statement confirming that he was safe and that no injuries were reported in the incident.

There was no loss of life in the mishap.