Two men returning from Mysuru Dasara die as bike hits electric pole
Two young men died in a motorcycle accident near Bengaluru after returning from the Mysuru Dasara festivities. Police suspect the crash was caused by overspeeding after the bike hit a pavement and an electric pole.
Why it matters
Highlights ongoing road safety concerns and the dangers of high-speed travel during festive periods in India.
Two men returning from Mysuru Dasara die as bike hits electric pole Bengaluru Two men returning from Mysuru after attending the Dasara festivities died after their motorcycle allegedly rammed into a roadside electric pole near Mylasandra Junction in east Bengaluru’s Kengeri on Friday. The deceased have been identified as Rajath, 21, a resident of Goraguntepalya who ran a grocery shop, and Nagendra, 20, a native of Shivamogga. Nagendra, a friend of Rajath, had come to Bengaluru in search of a job. The incident unfolded around 2.30 a.m., according to the police.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in