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Mangalore: Reckless KSRTC Driver Takes Away Life of Venilda Lobo (19)
- Tue, May 26 2009 03:49:40 PM
Mangalore: Reckless KSRTC Driver Takes Away Life of Venilda Lobo (19)
Daijiworld Media Network- Mangalore (RS/SP)
Mangalore, May 26: Negligent driving of a KSRTC bus driver resulted in taking away the life of an aspiring nurse, in an accident that occurred near Karavali circle in Kankanady on Tuesday, May 26.
Resident of Maduva in Vogga,Venilda Roslyn Lobo(19) was the victim who lost her life due to the negligence of the KSRTC bus driver. The bus ran over her body, at a time when she outstretched her hand, signaling the driver to stop the bus to take a ride, causing instant death at around 11.30 am on Tuesday May 26.
The bus (KA 19 F 2175) was on its way to Dharmastala. Venilda had planned to catch the bus to go to her home. Bus driver Basavaraju (badge no. 7962) was taken away by the policemen.
She was on her return home, after getting admission in Fr Muller nursing college today, after her efforts to get a seat in this college bore fruits. Her uncle was also with her at the time of the accident, but was a little away from her.
Hailing from a poor family, Venilda finished her 12th standard in St Ann’s College in the city. To fulfill her aspirations of becoming a nurse, her parents tried to get her admitted to nursing course. Her father, Felix Lobo, is a labouror. Vanilda’s elder brother affected by polio and her younger brother is studying.
Kadri Police have registered a case in this regard.