Daijiworld Media Network – Kaup (TP)

Kaup, Apr 22: An 8-year-old girl lost her life after a bus rammed into a scooter from behind near Sai Service Station on the Kaup service road.

The deceased has been identified as Sathvi Shetty (8), who was riding pillion with her father, Nithyananda Shetty. The accident occurred when they were entering the national highway from the service road. The impact of the collision left Sathvi critically injured, and she later succumbed to her injuries.

Sathvi is survived by her parents and a sibling. The family had been residing in Dubai and was in the process of settling back in their hometown. Earlier the same day, her parents had completed her admission formalities at a private school in Udupi.

According to sources, Nithyananda Shetty was scheduled to return to Dubai the following day. The accident took place while he was returning after heading towards Kaup for an errand. Tragically, the mishap occurred just about half a kilometre away from their residence.

Nithyananda Shetty also sustained injuries in the accident and is currently receiving treatment.

Kaup police have registered a case and are continuing their investigation.