Two men returning from Mysuru Dasara die as bike hits electric pole

Two young men from different regions of Karnataka lost their lives in a tragic accident on Friday night as they returned from the Dasara festivities in Mysuru. Rajath, a 21-year-old resident of Goraguntepalya, and Nagendra, a 20-year-old native of Shivamogga, were involved in the incident. Nagendra, a friend of Rajath, had traveled to Bengaluru in search of employment.

The accident occurred around 2.30 a.m. when the duo was returning to Bengaluru on their motorcycle. Police reports indicate that Rajath, who was riding the motorcycle, lost control, hit the pavement, and then crashed into a roadside electric pole near Mylasandra Junction. As a result, Rajath succumbed to his injuries on the spot. Nagendra, who was riding pillion, sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead upon arrival.

Kengeri police are investigating the incident and suspect that the duo may have been overspeeding at the time of the collision. A case has been filed in this regard.