Driver drowns as car plunges into lake near Ambale; passenger survives

Chikkamagaluru, NT Bureau: A tragic accident occurred near Ambale village when a car travelling from Chikkamagaluru plunged into a lake after losing control. The driver, Dinesh (33), drowned in the incident.

Dinesh, a resident of Ambale and owner of a cloth store in Chikkamagaluru, was identified as the deceased.

Fortunately, the passenger, Santhosh, is reported to be out of danger. Emergency services, including the fire brigade and police, retrieved Dinesh's body from the lake. The Chikkamagaluru Rural Police have registered a case and are currently investigating the incident.