Mangalore, Aug 17, 2013 : A tragic road accident reported from Adyar on the National Highway 75 has claimed the life of a young bike rider on August 16, Friday.
The deceased is Mohammad Afiq (19) from Kudroli Kandatpalli. The mishap took place when the bike which Afiq was riding was hit by a tipper which was taking a reverse near the Sahyadri College near Adyar. Afiq was returning home after dropping his friend at Farangipete on Friday evening. It is learnt Afiq who sustained serious injuries on his head and face died on the spot.
Hundreds of people had gathered outside Wenlock where the body was taken, on receiving news about the accident. Mangalore Rural police have registered a case.