New Delhi: In a tragic incident near Gangavati railway station in Karnatakas Koppal district, three young men lost their lives after being run over by a passenger train while sleeping on the tracks. The incident, which occurred late last night, has shocked the local community and prompted an investigation by railway authorities.Victims identified and background revealedThe deceased have been identified as Maunesha Srinivasa Bail Pattara (23), Sunil Thimmanna (23), and Venkata Bhimaraya (20). Maunesha hailed from the Killa area of Gangavati, while Sunil and Venkata were residents of Gouramma camp in Annur and Hirejantakal area respectively.Tragic sequence of eventsAccording to police reports, the three youths had attended a dinner party and were returning home when the unfortunate incident occurred. It is suspected that they had consumed alcohol and chose to rest on the railway track, unaware of the approaching danger.Response and investigation underwayUpon receiving alerts, teams from the Railway Police of Gadag division rushed to the scene and promptly transported the victims to a nearby hospital. However, all three succumbed to their injuries shortly after arrival. An investigation has been launched by the Gadag division railway police to ascertain the circumstances leading to the tragedy.Similar previous incident This incident echoes a similar tragedy in April, when three individuals were fatally struck by the Kannur Express near Byappanahalli railway station. Among the victims was a cab driver who had recently relocated to the city in search of employment, highlighting the recurrent dangers associated with trespassing on railway tracks.
