Belthangady, March 31, 2025: A Yakshagana Bhagavatha lost his life in a collision between two bikes near the Kilara Marikamba Temple in Andinje on Monday morning.
The deceased is Satish Acharya (40). He was associated with the Mangaladevi Yakshagana Mela and was returning after a Yakshagana show at Sullia. He was on way to Andinje from Naravi when his bike rammed into another bike coming from the opposite direction at around 4 am. Acharya died on the spot. He is survived by his mother, brother and sister. Venoor police have registered a case.