Daijiworld Media Network - Sullia
Sullia, Jun 6: The son of a JD(S) leader died in an accident that took place at Sakleshpur on Wednesday June 4 night.
The deceased, Jagat Kolchar (26), was the son of Chandra Kolchar, president of JD(S) Sullia Assembly constituency committee.
The accident took place when a lorry collided into his bike, killing him instantly.
Jagat was doing interior designing work at Sakleshpur. On Wednesday night, he was riding towards a hotel for dinner when a speeding lorry rammed into his bike. Jagat fell under the lorry and died on the spot.
The body was taken to Sakleshpur government hospital for post-mortem, and handed over to the family on Thursday June 5.
Leaders from various political parties together with hundreds of well-wishers paid their last respects.