Bantwal, May 22, 2024: A local trader, critically injured in a road accident at Modankap in B C Road, passed away in a Bengaluru hospital.
The deceased, identified as Palani alias Chinni (51) from Tamil Nadu, suffered severe injuries in a scooter accident on May 17.
Palani had been operating a poultry business in Bantwala of Dakshina Kannada district for many years. On May 17, he was transporting chickens from BC Road to Gurupura Kaikamba on his two-wheeler.
After completing his deliveries, Palani was returning to BC Road when his scooter skidded and crashed at Modankap in B.Muda village on the Bajpe-BC Road state highway.
He sustained serious injuries and was initially admitted to Wenlock Hospital in Mangaluru. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was later transferred to Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru for further treatment.
Despite the medical team’s efforts, Palani did not respond to treatment and passed away. His family informed the police about his death.
A case has been registered at Melkar Traffic Police Station.