Bengaluru, May 22 (PTI): A biker has been killed after a tree got uprooted and fell on him, police said on Thursday.

The tree got uprooted following heavy rain, they added.

According to police, the incident happened on Wednesday in Koramangala. The victim, Moodali Giri (48), was riding a bike when the tree got uprooted and fell on him.

Immediately he was taken to the hospital but he died on the way, police said.

The pillion rider too sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment in the hospital.

In the last five days, six people, including four in Bengaluru, have lost their lives in rain related incidents in Karnataka.

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Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has alleged involvement of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in a money transfer network at global level.

Posting his allegation on his personal ‘X’ account on Saturday morning, Kharge said that he was referring to an issue that had not been dealt with decisively by Indian media houses.

“Here is a crucial story that the Indian media will never touch,” the minister has said, and clarified, “This so-called “body of individuals” has built a global network of over 2,500 affiliated organisations. Through these fronts, the RSS collects “guru dakshina” to fuel its divisive agenda. (sic)”

Kharge has further alleged, “The world’s largest NGO is running amok, laundering money and evading accountability.”

The minister added, “Here is a map of their organisational architecture of their “Vichar Parivaar.” https://rssproject.caravanmagazine.in / @thecaravanindia”