Mangaluru: Chetan Kumar (24), a painting worker from Baliyuru Parandarguri, tragically passed away on January 10 following severe injuries sustained in a road accident on New Year’s Eve.
The son of the late Padmanabha Poojary, Chetan was returning home after celebrating New Year in Mangaluru when his bike collided head-on with another. He suffered critical injuries to his head and face and was admitted to a local hospital.
Despite financial hardships, his family, with assistance from the Chigurupade Yuvadhara Friends Club, raised ₹75,000 from community donors to continue his treatment. However, after battling for 10 days, Chetan succumbed to his injuries at 1 am on Friday.
Chetan was a dedicated painting labourer and an active member of the DYFI (Democratic Youth Federation of India) and the Yuvadhara Friends Club. Both organisations expressed deep sorrow at his untimely demise, remembering him as a committed and vibrant young man.
His passing has left a void in his community, which rallied around his family during his final days.
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