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Motor bike rider falls off Bykampady over-bridge, loses life

  •   Fri, Feb 05 2016 09:39:23 AM

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Feb 5: In a tragic accident which occurred late night on Wednesday February 3, a motor bike rider fell down from the railway over-bridge at Bykampady on national highway 66, and got killed.

Naveen Rai (27), a resident of Krishnapura fifth block, lost his life in this incident. Reportedly, Rai was returning home after his duty shift hours during the night, and failed to notice that there is a steep bend near this over-bridge.

Because of delay in shifting of power cable by Mescom, this road work has not been completed, and a part of the road has remained unfinished. Although there is a huge pit near the railway bridge, no warning signs or barricades have been set up. Locals accused the department of highways of being responsible for causing this accident by its negligent stance.

Before this accident, a truck had gone out of its driver's control and hit the protective wall at the same spot.

MLA, Mohiuddin Bava, visited the spot on Thursday, and took the department of highways and contractors to task for their reckless attitude. He also instructed the officials to ensure that the family of Naveen gets justifiable compensation, failing which, he warned them of organizing agitation with the participation of general public. Traffic police officials were present.
  

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  • Zeitgeist, Mangalore

    Sun, Feb 07 2016

    Last time i drove over that bridge i thought to myself that, the way the bridge in its current stage some accident might happen soon. But thats the state we are in.

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  • readerwriter007, pune

    Sat, Feb 06 2016

    I think of this everyday when I drive via that any time anybody may become victim of this bloody over bridge. it's a shame on the authorities. Authorities should commit suicide seeing this project. What a non sense completion. Some where wide, some where so narrow all of sudden. again wide and there stands a electric pole in the mid of the road. for few days it was open with out any barricade and indicator. luckily no fatal accidents. But it can not be escaped for ever. Naveeen has become the victim. I think almost everybody was observing this problem and thinking some day some one will die here. and unfortunately it happened.
    1. The local incharge of NH work should be suspended. It should be his property from which the victim should be compensated, not from govt money which is nothing than our tax money.

    2. Mescom should be penalised very huge amount for ignoring this problem. It was evident for so many days that an electric pole standing in the mid of the NH. they acted blind and hence should be penalised for this sin.

    3. Local MLA and all the ministers should be penalised for acting blind.

    4. With in no time bridge work should be completed adhering to the NH law and clauses.

    Unfortunately , I know no action items mentioned will be acted upon. Few false tears shown and chapter will be closed, until anther death at the same bridge. That's reality.

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  • Evans Christopher Sumitra, UDUPI/NEW YORK,USA.

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    Such a sad incident. May the soul of Naveen Rai rest in eternal peace and deepest sympathies to the bereaved families and loved ones. The Highway Authorities should be held responsible for this tragedy and the victim should get the maximum compensation.

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  • Radhika Suvarna, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    May Naveen Rai's soul RIP.

    The Highway Authority should pay Rs 5 Cr's as compensation to the family of the deceased. The local Chief of the NH Dept should be taken to task and suspended. This is a criminal act by the NH Dept.

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  • NM, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    This accident was nothing but the alarm tone of Mescom and the Highway Authorities to wake up and complete the work.

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  • Ashok, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    This happened because of corrupt bureaucrats. Kulur bridge turn is best example. Panambur to kulur bridge entry point so many accidents happened so many people lost life or property damage what action is taken there is no problem for land only need dedication & will power to get the job done. second best example kulur fly over entry point they cannot make storm water drain hardly 150 meter long straight to river every year they are doing patch that is too end of march or April god have save India i don't have other words

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  • Dylan, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    What are the MLA, MP and other elected representatives doing inaugurating and cutting ribbons? Please see to the roads and also S.L. Mathias Road, Falnir which is in a very bad state and dangerous to ride in the night. Forget walking on this road. 

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  • grao, mangalore / dubai

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    when the bridge was opened forcefully ( so call inauguration by MLA ) without safety walls, foot path, etc. Lot of people appreciated his move.
    Mr. MLA is responsible for lose of life of poor person's.
    Why can't legal action be taken on him by NHAI, Railway Dept, Police dept.

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  • fredgonsalves, mangalore

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    i think all the people involved in constructing and inaugurating with out final approval from the NHBA should impose a criminal charge.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    Where is Nalin ...

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  • Jagdish, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai this bridge was inaugurated by your secular party khangress MLA. Check with him.

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  • Avi, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    If I remember correctly, Bava is the one who inaugurate this bridge. The bridge was not completed and was not safe. He should have inaugurated it after its completion and after ensuring that all safety measures have been followed.So basically, Bava is responsible for the life lost!

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  • Ahmed, Mangaluru

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    This is the situation all over India. It's like "chalta hai" attitude. No safety standards. We have thousands of qualified safety officers seeking jobs. None of the authorities in India have the idea about SAFETY. Safety in India is the most neglected topic.

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  • Ashok, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    Two days back i used this bridge i thought someday somebody going to killed by this bridge or there may be big accident. I am surprised to here person from krishnapura died. it is unfortunate because he is familiar with place. if a person from other area it is justified because he don't know what is ahead.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    Ashok Mangalore,sad enough a Young Person is dead now,but noone is ready to accept the fault,or more sad,to accept the responsibility.One is pushing to the other.With all obsticles on the road,the poor fellow came from night shift.so the circle must have complete with it .May be heavy sleepy eyes.They say Sekunden sleep,means without his knowledge,automatically eyes are heavy and fall sleep while driving .very sad .May his Soul rest in peace.Heartfelt sympathys to his Family.

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  • Salian, Baikampady

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    The MLA is to blame for this death as he inaugurated this bridge without completion.

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  • rajesh RG, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    it took already 3 years to complete MLA has done right thing by opening it..the mescom and NHA to be blamed even after road being opened they have not completed the barricade work..such nonsense and negligence.

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  • Cynthia, Moodbidri

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    This is like which comes first. Chicken or the egg ? Riders please drive carefully on unknown roads.

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  • rajesh , Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    Can someone call our MP. Guess he s busy

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  • The Guru, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    rajesh , Mangalore

    Check with Bawa Ji who inaugurated this bridge during Mangalore Premiere League even before completion

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  • Managlorean, Mangaluru

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    Hello Mr.Rajesh Mangalore.
    This bridge is not inaugurated by MP of NHAI, because of some uncompleted works. Your MLA Inaugurated before completion of work without informing anybody(NHAI, Railway of PWD) to get publicity.. u go and ask ur MLA

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  • iota, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 05 2016

    RIP :( ideally there should have been a flyover from Chitrapura to Deepak petrol bunk. Baikampady junction has become really a non sense place. Parked lorrys, bunch of people cross roads erratically, bus stand on road.

    Added to this, this new bridge is extremely ridiculous in design. One of the worst engineering constructions I have even seen, wide roads suddenly narrows and again narrows further!! Every time i drive past, i fear for all those reckless over takers.

    And as usual in the end, a common man, a beloved sun of a family loses life due to irresponsibility of govts, lack of coordination between departments, lack of road signs and at last the Indian driving sense.

    PS: there is another dangerous place, the Suratkal flyover. many times big lorries or outside state vehicles fail to notice left turn before Govinda das college and continue on wrong lane at high speed (esp MRL tankers) . Even yesterday I saw a lorry speeing on wrong side. Absolutely there is no signage available.

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