A promising young IPS officer, Harsh Bardhan, met with a tragic end on Sunday evening. The 26-year-old officer, a 2023-batch Karnataka cadre IPS, was on his way to his first posting in Hassan district when the fatal accident occurred.
The accident took place near Kittane in Hassan taluk. The police vehicle Bardhan was traveling in reportedly suffered a tire burst, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle subsequently crashed into a house and a tree, resulting in severe injuries to the officer. Despite immediate medical attention, Bardhan succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed deep sorrow over the untimely demise of the young officer. He offered his condolences to the bereaved family and acknowledged the tragic loss of a promising career.
In another unfortunate incident on Monday, a private bus met with an accident in the Sira area of Tumkur district. The accident resulted in the deaths of three passengers and injuries to over 20 others. The bus was returning from Goa when it hit a road divider early Monday morning.
Local authorities, including the Tumkur Superintendent of Police, have initiated an investigation into the accident to determine the exact cause. Further details are awaited
