Yogesh K Porwar
A 40-year-old pillion rider was killed and his friend riding the scooter injured when a private bus run over them on Nagarabhavi rind road on Friday night.
The deceased has been identified as Murali,a wall painter by profession,while the injured is treated at the hospital.
Senior officer told reporters said the duo was friends and returning home from work on scooter.
The rider lost control and the duo slipped from the bus only to come under the private bus coming from behind.
The police have taken up case of accidental death and are investigating further to ascertain the cause of death.
