Sindhushree, a software professional, died in a tragic accident alongside her 19-year-old cousin Vidya
A Rajasthan-registered truck travelling towards Mysuru hit the scooter from behind around 3.30pm, according to police. Sindhushree was on her way to distribute the last of her wedding invitations when the accident occurred. The impact threw both women onto the road, after which the truck ran over them. They died on the spot. The truck driver fled after the accident, abandoning the vehicle. Byatarayanapura traffic police seized the truck and registered a case based on a complaint filed by Sindhushree’s father.
Sindhushree’s haldi and Bale Shastra ceremonies were scheduled for Thursday, while her wedding reception was fixed for Sunday, November 15. Her wedding was to take place in Nagamangala taluk of Mandya district on November 16.
The family said Vidya was also a student and had completed her pre-university course. The tragedy turned what was supposed to be a day of wedding celebrations into one of mourning for the family. Her death has compounded the grief of relatives, who were preparing to celebrate the wedding. Relatives questioned the movement of heavy goods vehicles in the locality and demanded accountability for the accident. They alleged that restrictions on such vehicles could have prevented the tragedy.
Police said they would examine CCTV footage from the surrounding areas and collect expert reports as part of the investigation. The bodies were shifted to Victoria Hospital mortuary for postmortem.