Yahya Hallare
Daijiworld Media Network - Bhatkal
Bhatkal, Jan 18: In a tragic incident, a youth died in an accident here on Sunday January 18, just a day before his sister's marriage.
The deceased has been identified as Syed Raza (23), son of Mohammed Saleem Syyed Hussaina.
The accident occured in the early hours of Sunday when Raza's bike collided with another bike on national highway 66 near City Light Hotel.
Raza was seriously injured in the accident. After initial treatment at Bhatkal government hospital, he was shifted to Udupi. Later during the day, when his condition started to deteriorate, he was shifted to AJ hospital, Mangaluru. By afternoon, doctors gave up hope and he was then taken back to Bhatkal. Raza breathed his last at Bhatkal welfare hospital.
After post-mortem at Bhatkal Government Hospital, the body was handed over to the family.
Sources said that he was on road for more than 20 minutes after the accident and was bleeding profusely. Eyewitnesses also blamed the police for not taking the victim to hospital on time.
The other bike rider who was allegedly drunk fled the spot, it is learnt.
Raza had come to India just 15 days ago from Muscat where he was trying to get a job. He had come home for his sister’s wedding which was to take place on Monday January 19.
A case has been registered in Bhatkal town police station and further investigation is on.