Biker dies after falling into pit dug for laying water pipeline in Bengaluru

The road was dug up by the board to lay a Cauvery water pipeline, but Saddam Hussain did not notice the pit. After their scooter fell into the pit, the trio were taken to hospital by passersby. Hussain sustained head injuries and was declared dead on arrival by doctors. Umran and Mubarak are undergoing treatment.

The Kengeri traffic police have registered a case. A police officer said, “Prima facie it was found that there was no barricade or any other safety measures in place for the road users.”

Ram Prasath Manohar, chairman of the board, said that it was an unfortunate incident. “All the measures were taken before carrying out the work. The police have initiated investigations and we will look into their report and take appropriate action if needed. I have directed officials to speed up the work,” he said after visiting the accident spot on Monday.

Pillion rider dies in hit-and-run incident

In a separate incident, a 32-year-old two-wheeler rider died after a water tanker hit him in Tunganagara in the Kamakshipalya police limits in the early hours of Monday.

The deceased, Harish R, was travelling with his friend Suchith on a two-wheeler when a water tanker named Sri Krishna hit him around 2 am.

A police officer said, “The accident took place near Cauvery Fashion and the tanker hit the bike from the front side. Suchith fell to the ground while Harish came under the tanker’s front wheels. The tanker driver fled the spot. Passersby rushed Harish to hospital but he was declared dead on arrival by the doctors.”

The police have registered a case on a complaint filed by Harish’s wife and launched a manhunt for the driver.