Udupi: Two Youths Die in Tragic Bike Accident

Suvarna Brahmavar
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (SP)

Udupi, Oct 17: In an accident that occurred at Herur near Brahmavar in the taluk on the night of Saturday October 15, two motor bike-borne youth lost their lives after their vehicle skid off the road.

The victims have been identified as Ramesh Bhat (22) from Aroor Tenkabettu near Kunjal, and Sandesh Adiga (22) from Kumragodu near Brahmavar.

The two were proceeding towards Brahmavar from Udupi, when the tyres of the bike skidded, throwing them off. An unidentified vehicle crushed them under its wheels immediately thereafter, before speeding away. Both of them died due to excessive bleeding. It could not be ascertained as to whether the killer vehicle was following them or came from the opposite direction.

Sandesh Adiga, eldest son of Subrahmanya Adiga and Vatasala, had completed BBM degree course in Milagres College Kallianpur. He was discharging duties as a priest of a temple near his home. Adiga also took part in catering assignments often. Ramesh Bhat, son of Rajaram Bhat and Rama Bhat, had completed his graduation from Barkur government PU college. He was an agent for ING Vysya Insurance, apart from working as a caterer. Bhat had discussed with his friends about the catering assignment that was to be executed on Sunday.

It is learnt that Adiga had also passed on the telephone number of his home to some passersby, but none came forward to save him. It is believed that both the youth would have survived if timely medical help was extended to them.

Various dignitaries including MLA, K Raghupati Bhat, MLC, Kota Srinivas Poojary, B N Shankar Poojary, former state minister, K Jayaprakash Hegde, and others have mourned the untimely demise of the youngsters and offered condolences to the bereaved families.