BJP Leader Killed in Bike-car Collision while returning from Election Campaign
Kundpaur: A 56-year-old BJP leader from Kundapur was killed when his bike collided with a car at Amparu near Siddapur-Kundapur state Highway here on April 9.
The deceased has been identified as Mahesh Hegde (56), a resident of Beloor Kundapur.
Mahesh Hegde was the former grama panchayat member. Mahesh Hegde was closely associated with the BJP Kundapur candidate Halady Srinivas Shetty and was busy campaigning for him.
According to the Police, on May 9, the incident took place when Mahesh Hegde was returning home on his bike after the election campaign. When Mahesh reached near Amparu, a Ritz car coming from the opposite direction collided into his bike. Mahesh who was severely injured was rushed to the hospital but died on the way.
A case has been registered in the Shankernarayana Police Station.
