Kasaragod: MBBS student dies after scooter overturns in road pothole
Kasaragod: In a tragic incident, a 20-year-old MBBS student lost her life after losing control of her scooter, causing it to overturn when it hit a road pothole.
The deceased student has been identified as Shivani Baliga (20), daughter of Mahesh Chandra Baliga who was the former president of Kannur Chamber of Commerce, and resided near St. Michael's School, Kannur.
Shivani was pursuing her MBBS studies at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal.
The tragic accident occurred on Sunday night at Pilikunje, along Chandragiri Road in Kasaragod. Shivani suffered severe injuries when her scooter plunged into the pothole. She was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Mangaluru, However, she did not respond to the treatment resulting in her tragic demise on Monday evening.
Meanwhile, Kasaragod police have registered a case in connection with the incident and are investigating.
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26-year-old youth from Andhra dies by suicide in US
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) (PTI): A 26-year-old youth from this district has died allegedly by suicide in Chicago, US, recently, due to distress over debt, sources said on Saturday.
The family members of the deceased have requested that the identity of their relative be withheld, noting that his parents are senior citizens suffering from medical conditions.
Reacting to the incident, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh expressed condolences and assured assistance for the repatriation of the mortal remains of the deceased.
"My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. I request Union Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu to ensure smooth and hassle-free transport of the mortal remains," Lokesh said in a post on X.
An NRI community member from the US posted on social media that one of their members from Kurnool on Optional Practical Training (OPT) passed away in Chicago a few days ago.
He said Telugu Association of North America (TANA) had completed all necessary documentation and formalities to send the mortal remains to India for final rites.
He further requested assistance in expediting the cargo pickup, currently scheduled for Sunday, seeking an earlier arrangement considering the urgency.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
