A tragic incident occurred in Barya village, Kadaba taluk, when Umesh Poojary, a 46-year-old resident of Pallatadka, fell from a coconut tree in his home garden.
Umesh had climbed the tree to pluck coconuts when he accidentally slipped and sustained severe injuries. He was rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru but sadly passed away on the way.
Umesh worked as a daily wage laborer and was also actively involved in social service. He served as the vice-president of the Deraje Federation under the Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project.
The local community is mourning the loss of a dedicated individual who was known for his service to others. The police have filed a complaint and are investigating the incident.