Man chased by stray dogs falls into drain, dies

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: An unfortunate incident has occurred where a construction worker died after falling into a drainage while trying to escape from a pack of stray dogs. The deceased has been identified as Nagaraj (22) from the Sindhanur taluk of Raichur district. The incident took place near the OMR Circle. Based on a complaint filed by the victim's brother, the Gangammanagudi police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

According to the police, "Nagaraj, a construction worker, lives in a shed at Abbigere. On Sunday night, the CCTV footage shows him consuming excessive alcohol from a bar. While returning home, he started running as a pack of dogs chased him near the OMR Circle, during which he lost control and fell into the drain." Upon falling into the drain, the dogs attacked him, injuring him severely.

Several bite marks were found on his body. After a post-mortem examination, the body was handed over to his family members. The police stated that it will be confirmed whether Nagaraj died due to a head injury from the fall or from the dog bites once the post-mortem report is received.