Farangipete: A 28-year-old auto driver died on Friday after being hit by a KSRTC bus near Hattane Milekallu in Farangipete.

The deceased has been identified as Zahid, a native of Amemmar.

According to eyewitnesses, Zahid was helping children cross the road when the incident occurred. As he was returning after ensuring their safety, a KSRTC bus coming from Mangaluru hit him. He died on the spot.

Zahid had lost his father earlier and is survived by his mother, three brothers, and two sisters.

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Afzalpur: A 24-year-old police constable Dhareppa died as the motorbike he was riding went out of control and toppled on the road while traveling near Gobbur B village on Saturday morning.

Dhareppa, learned to be a resident of Shirawala village, was reportedly traveling back home to the village from Kalaburagi when the accident occurred and the bike fell on the road.

The police constable, who was grievously injured in the accident, is said to have died on the spot.

Aland Deputy Superintendent of Police Thammaraya Patil, Circle Inspector Lakhan Masaguppi and Devalagangapura Sub-inspector Sangeetha Shinde visited the accident spot and inspected it.

A case has been registered and investigation is underway.