Daijiworld Media Network - Kundapur (GA)

Kundapur, May 2: M Vasudev Bhat (58) who was working as postmaster in branch post office at Maravante near here was killed in an accident at Maravante on Monday April 30 night.

The accident occurred on National Highway 17 near Maraswami Temple at Maravante.  Vasudev Bhat had gone to attend a religious function in the temple on Monday night.  After attending the programme he was on his way back home on his mobike when accident took place.

As he entered the highway from the sub-way, a private bus speeding from Kundapur knocked him down.  As a result Vasudev Bhat sustained serious injuries.  Though he was rushed to the hospital almost immediately, he succumbed to injuries on the way.

He had been rendering the branch post office for almost 25 years now and had been well-known among the locals for his dedication to his duty.  He is survived by wife, a daughter and two sons.

Gangolli police have registered a case in this regard.