Konaje: Two Young Men Killed as Pickup Rams into Two-Wheeler
Konaje: Two young men were killed in an accident involving a pickup vehicle and a two-wheeler near the Kurnadu Padil petrol pump, close to Boliyar, on Monday evening. The two-wheeler rider died on the spot, while the pillion rider, who sustained serious injuries, succumbed later that night.
The deceased have been identified as Mohammed Arfath (22), a resident of Arebinagar in Kinya, and Junaid (23), a resident of Ukkuda in Kinya.
The accident occurred when the two-wheeler was travelling from Boliyar towards Mudipu on Monday evening. A pickup vehicle approaching from behind rammed into the two-wheeler near the Kurnadu Padil petrol pump.
Junaid was reportedly employed at the market in Kallapu, while Arfath worked in Mumbai and had recently returned to his hometown.
Immediately after the accident, the pickup driver reportedly opened the door, got out of the vehicle, and fled the scene. The incident was captured on CCTV cameras.
Police arrived at the scene, registered a case, and initiated an investigation.