Bantwal : Construction worker meets watery grave

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Oct 3, 2013 : A construction worker met a tragic end when he drowned in the River Netravathi here on October 2, Wednesday afternoon.

dwones river 2

drowned in River 2

The deceased has been identified as Aboobakker Siddique(35) who was engaged in the construction of a compound wall nearby. Sources said Siddique who hailed from Guruvayanakere, had been to the river for ablution before going the nearby mosque for namaz. However, to his misfortune, he slipped and was washed away.

Though some locals rushed to the spot and plunged into the river to rescue him, it was of no avail. Later the fire service personnel were informed. However, locals were agitated when they arrived at the venue after over an hour. The body of Siddique was traced in the evening.

The deceased is survived by his wife and a 11 month old baby. Bantwal Town Police have registered a case of unnatural death.

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