Two separate incidents claim lives in Asifabad and Narayanpet districts

Two separate incidents in Telangana claimed lives on Thursday. A youth was swept away while crossing a swollen rivulet in Asifabad, and a motorcyclist died in a road accident in Marikal mandal after being hit by a speeding car.

Sirpur: In two tragic incidents reported on Thursday, a youth was swept away in a swollen rivulet in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district, while a motorcyclist lost his life in a road accident in Narayanpet district.

In Ketini village of Sirpur mandal, a youngster, Sedmaka Suman, was swept away while trying to cross a rivulet in spate along with three of his friends. The group was reportedly heading to their agricultural fields after learning that cattle were damaging their crops.

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While his friends managed to swim to safety, Suman was overpowered by the strong current and washed away. A search operation is underway to trace the missing youth.

In a separate incident near Tileru stage in Marikal mandal, Vadde Siva, a resident of Narlonikunta village, died on the spot after his motorcycle was hit by a speeding car. According to police, the car was heading from Narayanpet when it rammed into the motorcyclist, who was returning home.

A case has been registered, and an investigation is in progress.