Tragic Incident Claims Lives of Five in Karnataka’s Mandya District

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Five People as Their Car Plunges into Canal in Mandya District, Karnataka

In a devastating incident that occurred in the Pandavapura area of Mandya district in Karnataka, a car carrying five individuals met with a fatal accident as it fell into a canal. The victims, who were returning from a function in Mysuru, lost their lives in this heart-wrenching tragedy. The incident came to light on Wednesday, leaving the entire community in shock and sorrow.

According to reports, a search operation was launched immediately after the accident was reported. Rescue teams rushed to the spot and began the arduous task of recovering the bodies from the canal. The authorities have not yet released the identities of the deceased; however, it has been confirmed that all five of them hailed from Tiptur village, situated in the Tumakuru district of Karnataka.

An officer, quoted by news agency ANI, stated, “Five people died after a car fell into the Visvesvaraya Canal. They were returning from a function in Mysuru when their car met with the accident.” The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation, and further details are awaited.

The tragedy has left the entire region in mourning, as the victims were related to each other. The deceased have been identified as Chandrapappa, Krishnappa, Dhananjay, Babu, and Jayanna. They were all natives of Gungarahalli in Tiptur and had been residing in Bhadravati.

In a similar incident that took place two weeks ago, six individuals lost their lives when the car they were traveling in fell into a river. The victims were returning from a religious trip, and among them were two individuals from Bengaluru, two from Telangana, and two from Uttarakhand. Such accidents serve as a grim reminder of the risks involved in road travel and the importance of adhering to safety measures.

The police probe into the recent tragedy is ongoing, and authorities are working tirelessly to gather more information about the incident. The post-mortem examinations of the victims are scheduled to take place today, and the families of the deceased have been informed about the unfortunate event.

The local community is now grappling with the shock and grief caused by this tragic accident. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for enhanced road safety measures and stricter enforcement of traffic rules to prevent such unfortunate incidents in the future.

As the investigation continues, the authorities are urging the public to exercise caution while traveling and to prioritize safety at all times. The loss of these five lives is a painful reminder of the fragility of human existence and the devastating impact that road accidents can have on families and communities.

(With inputs from ANI)

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