Dandeli: A tragic incident unfolded on Monday morning as a passenger suffered a fatal heart attack while traveling on a KSRTC bus from Dharwad to Dandeli. The deceased has been identified as 57-year-old Pundalik Chandargi, a resident of Kalloli’s lane in Maddur village, Yaragatti taluk, Belagavi district.
According to reports, Pundalik was unresponsive as the bus arrived at the Dandeli bus stand. Concerned passengers alerted the conductor, who attempted to wake him up but received no response. The conductor immediately contacted KSRTC officials, who coordinated with the local hospital to send an ambulance. Despite efforts to provide medical assistance, Pundalik was declared dead upon reaching the hospital.
The incident has highlighted the importance of quick medical intervention in public transport, and KSRTC officials extended their condolences to the family.