Mangaluru: Bus smashes into bike at Lalbagh - Pillion rider dies on spot


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MD)

Mangaluru, Nov 29: A man was killed on the spot after a private bus rammed into his bike at Lalbagh here on Saturday November 29.

The deceased has been identified as Kiran Kotian, aged around 40-45 years, a resident of Kudupu.

Kiran and another person were riding from Ladyhill. The Rajashree bus which was plying from Bejai towards Lalbagh hit the bike from the rear end.

The impact was such that the bike was dragged for a distance of about 10 metres, and Kiran died on the spot.

The person who was riding the bike escaped unhurt.

Kiran was employed with Hindustan Unilever.

West traffic police have registered a case.

Soon after the accident, locals gathered at the spot and expressed anger over the incident. They also complained that the signals do not work at times.

  

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  • rakshith, bangalore

    Mon, Dec 01 2014

    i am sorry for writing this but i was not able to control the anger bcoz there is limit for everything .Dont know what action DC will take when accident has happened right in front of DC office. i think so bus should be burnt whenever such accidents occur then only these bus owners will be serious . In Bangalore many such incidents first driver is thrashed and then buses are burnt

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  • yogesh, bombay

    Mon, Dec 01 2014

    Dragged no pushed for 10 mtrs. was the driver drunk?

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  • Clifton, Bejai

    Mon, Dec 01 2014

    These incidents have become an everyday feature to Mangaloreans. But its sad that we forget very fast.Instead of merely condemning these acts, the matter should be taken up with the authorities so that immediate action is taken to prevent such incidents by killer buses of Mangalore. I request Daijiworld to take a lead in this matter at the earliest to prevent such grave negligence from the drivers as well as the authorities.Maybe a campaign would also help......

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  • Eric, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 30 2014

    Until and unless the general public take law in their own hands and punish the guilty in our south Kanara the situation will not improve in this types of accidents. The loss is only for the loving dependents of the deceased. May the Almighty grant solace to the grieving family.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Sun, Nov 30 2014

    Always These bike accidents take so many lifes but we hear nothing from the official side to improve in this matter.very sad .They should atleast now think of something to do to reduce such accidents either reducing the tempo limit to bus Drivers or bikers.May his Soul rest in peace.Even a seperate path or line to bikers may help not get under These fast buses.Heartfelt sympathys to the Family of deceased.

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  • Fernandes c, mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Most of these private bus drivers are psychos. They think that the roads are constructed only for their buses, and not for the small vehicles and pedestrians. This one can easily watch in the very act of their giving stops.They never take the bus aside and give the stop,on the contrary on the road itself they stop the bus and make the following vehicles to wait. When people try to overtake these stopped buses on the road they often meet with accident. Why police are not very serious about this nonsense behaviour of bus drivers?

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  • Stan, Udupi/ Dubai

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Despite such accidents quite often now a days authorities are yet to take any concrete action to prevent such tragedies where precious human lives will be lost unnecessarily

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  • INB, Bejai

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    RIP
    Another couple with son I front driving a scoter.
    Only husband is wearing helmet to fulfill the law. Are others (wife and Son) safe without helmet?
    What law says?
    Only Scooter rider got the right to save his head?
    Need revelation like west, I am not telling to copy western culture but safety of our people.
    hope district admin and lawmakers open their eyes now.

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  • vashal, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Who knows the mistake of whom?Even in the city so speed is also very very wrong.When will the stern laws will come to follow!!!!!!!!

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  • Chris Dsouza, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Mangalore is well known for mob justice! But when, Bus Drivers rampage in such speed and inevitably hit a moving vehicle or a pedestrian killing them on spot, where is the MOB that can chase the driver and show him some taste of fist.

    In this case, the vehicle was dragged for 10 meters, My god...What is RTO doing, are snoring or busy taking bribes from Private bus owners. The best possible thing would be outright ban on private buses and launch Government buses. That can only prevent loss of lives.

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  • mithun, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    I cannot express my anger in a more apt way. Being witness to the way these buses ply in Mangalore.And the way innocent people are dying under these monsters. Public should burn these buses whenever an untoward incident happens.
    These drivers are not scared of the police as the cops are usually bribed. Only way to set fear is to burn what belongs to them. Someone has to start this trend for these thugs

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  • Sean, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    By burning the buses you are burning some other persons property. The bus driver has no loss at it. It is the bus drivers responsibility to drive in a sensible manner. So the action should be taken on the driver himself and not the bus.

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  • Deepak Kamath, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Not supporting the driver here. but BREAK THE BUS ? what kind of hooligan solution is that ?

    there is a law to take care of the guilty, breaking or damaging stuff wont do any good !

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  • Shashi Shetty, Santhoor

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    The problem is these drivers are never punished. In any part of th modern world these drivers would have been booked for man slaughter and would have seen light of the day.!there will be a proper investigation . In India these drivers will get away with Rs. 1900/- fine. Victims family will suffer. A 45year old man means I am sure there will be many depends ... Why would public be angry if the law is fair.

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  • tony d'souza, mangalore/usa

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    If the law is enforced properly such incidents eill not happen and family who lost the bread-earner only knows the pain.driver and the owner of the bus should be made to realise this

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  • Geralyn Pinto, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Deepak Kamath,

    That's the sticking point! Where the heck is the law????

    Do bear in mind that when people propose what you have, perhaps justifiably, termed 'hooligan measures',it is a sign of their extreme frustration and anger at an inept and corrupt system. Perhaps you should re-read the history of the French Revolution.

    Dr. Geralyn Pinto

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  • common man, Mangaluru

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Mangaluru people lack the guts to tackle the private bus owners lobby... the private bus drivers drive as sole owners of the road with races and competitions... better than kambala...!! so sad to see these deaths... dear Kiran RIP

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  • Rudolf, Mumbai

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    RIP bro!! Pvt. bus drivers have become a nuisance taking away innocent lives almost everyday due to callous driving and high handed rowdy attitude!! Unless the general public does not awaken and tame them in their behavior towards the public and pushes the authorities to start another mode of transport run by the Govt. on the lines of professionally run BEST in Mumbai, such incidents will continue unabated and snuff out lives and maim innocents!!

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  • GM ULLAL, MANGALORE

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Everyday so many accidents take place because of the city buses or service buses. The drivers are so rash that they do not give a damn about other commuters. Police also close their eyes when bus drivers break law. Police always try to catch the helmetless two wheelers as if they have committed a grave mistake. But do not catch any of the law breaking buses. The drivers often seen with mobile phones talking while driving. If questioned, the driver and conductor are ready to start a quarrel. There is one Bus Route No. 19 Billava, who has a very good driver. I have not seen the face of the driver, but he is very good with driving skills and always tries to follow the rules. I wanted to appreciate his good work

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  • lionel, kunjathbail

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Dear friends.Mlure bahuth parishan karraha Hain trfc.our ekh bath kehena hain ki driverse ki ghadi chalate samay thoda dekh ke chalai a. Q ki sab log apna apna parishan main rehete hain.

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  • shobha K, Mumbai/kaup

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    It is very pathetic to see the accident live and helpless to get people to help out. Unless and until people (Rickshaw fellow or any vehicle owner) does not come forward to help the victims.......... no one can be saved. I hope the government approves some rules to the accident people to be helped out without any hassel of getting into trouble with police tortures.Then only people will have the feelings for helping out others and come forward to save the life's. Private bus drivers should be punished severely for their rash driving so that they will drive safely. May his soul RIP.

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  • SAMANYA JANA, mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    First of all Mr Salian, You are a true gift to mankind. The god will surely shower his blessings for your timely help.
    The accidents are not planned and are totally avoidable. but the problem is with the human behavior.

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  • Bryan, Bahrain

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    People are just watching Tamasha, they should break the bus and send the driver up or hit him till he learns a lesson...

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  • Anil Fernandes, Madanthyar/Bangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Hi Bryan, If people hit that Bus Driver or smash the Bus will the Deceased Kiran will come back? Let his Soul rest in Peace. My Heartfelt Condolence to Kiran's family.

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  • Praveen, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Same think you do in Bahrain also.

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  • Krishnaraj Salian, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    I was the Eye witness to this accident, Felt very very sad to see this accident, I would like to correct the news, The person who was riding the bike must have Died. ( he was breathing till we took him to the hospital )
    What bothered me most is that, when i pleaded many Auto rickshaw guys to take him to hospital, none were ready to do so. I called 108, and got the response saying none of the ambulances are ready for dispatch. Finally pvt car owner ( swift) came forward to take him to the hospital. Later i informed few people from the contact list of his mobile, which involved his wife.
    Total disturbed seeing this live, as most of his body parts from stomach was lying on road. The main cause for the accident was, Bus driver came extreme left to the road, he was driving in interlock road..
    May his soul rest in peace...

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  • Asif, Mangalore/UAE

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    what happened to kotian is not good,but I SALUTE Mr. Krishnaraj Salian FOR YOUR GREAT WORK.May god bless you Sir

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  • V..D..K, Mangalore / Dubai

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    krishna...with u ..
    that's the real situation u brave heart! how good it would have been if all had similar thought of yours when in need!!keep doing good...Condolence for deceased family..

    hast off to you...krishna

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  • SURVIVOR, Udupi

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Hatsoff you to Krishna, a good hearted man.

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  • Silvia, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    May God bless you for your noble deed. This world is full of selfish people and unselfish people strive amongst them.

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  • Bryan, Bahrain

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Good Job for taking action and informing the intimate family…...

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    You did a great job Krishnaraj. May God bless you and your family ...

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  • Stevan, Udupi

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Dear Krishnaraj Salian, Mangalore

    God Bless you, Keep doing good work and stay blessed, Thank you for sharing right information.

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  • Jay, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Since you were the eye witness we know what actually happened... Media people want news and they simply make us believe anything they say or write....

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  • John Tauro , M'lore / Kwt

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    My sincere thanks to Mr. Krishnaraj & the Swift car owner for providing all possible help.

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  • lancelot, mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Thank you on behalf of all citizens for what you did...although a life is gone,you will be blessed for your efforts to save the man and the good work ....Its very sad to know that someone loses his life ..God knows best why...May his soul rest in peace ...Thank you and god bless you...!!

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  • Abdul Jabbar, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Heartful condolences to the departed soul. May his soul rest in peace..Dear Krishnaraj Salian..Please accept my salute for your outstanding ethics to humanity.You have proved that humanity is above all..

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  • Sandesh Shetty, Bangalore/Kudla

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Krishnaraj Salian, Mangalore you have shown the real sign of humanity today. God bless you and your family.

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  • Bharath, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 30 2014

    Me. Krishna,, am the brother in law of the deceased and am really thankful for the kindness and the humanity you showed.request you to call me in this no.9972472772..

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  • ARFINE, MANGALORE

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    I WAS AT THE SPOT, ACCIDENT WAS SO BAD>>>>>

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  • ARFINE, MANGALORE

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    I WAS AT THE SPOT ACCIDENT WAS SO BAD>>>>>

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