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The deceased has been identified as Vishwanath Shirol. The incident took place on January 15 in the Kumbara Galli area of Athani, but the real cause of the accident only recently came to light.
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New Delhi: A 44-year-old man died in a tragic road accident in Athani town of Belagavi district, Karnataka. The accident occurred when a stray dog chased his motorcycle, causing him to panic and lose control of the vehicle.
The deceased has been identified as Vishwanath Shirol. The incident took place on January 15 in the Kumbara Galli area of Athani, but the real cause of the accident only recently came to light.
Initially, people thought it was a normal bike accident. However, the truth emerged when the police examined the CCTV footage from the surrounding area.
CCTV Footage Reveals the Full Truth
The CCTV footage clearly shows a stray dog chasing Vishwanath Shirol's motorcycle. Fearing a dog bite, he panicked and lost control of the bike. In his panic, his motorcycle crashed into the wall of a residential building.
He sustained serious injuries in the collision and died on the spot.
His family members said that Vishwanath was very afraid of dogs because he had been bitten by a stray dog once before. Vishwanath Shirol was the sole breadwinner for his family. He is survived by his wife and three children. The family is devastated by this tragedy.
Local Residents Express Anger
Following the incident, local residents of Athani are angry about the increasing number of stray dogs. People are demanding that the administration remove stray dogs from the streets.
The Athani police station is investigating the case. The police say that a thorough investigation is being conducted based on the CCTV footage.
