Rajeev Beerasala Chakanni, 56, a Rajahamsa bus driver connected to the Harihara unit, suffered a coronary heart assault whereas driving on National Highway-4 close to the Nelamangala toll gate on Tuesday. Despite experiencing extreme chest ache, he safely pulled the Bengaluru–Harihara Rajahamsa bus to the roadside, making certain the security of all passengers earlier than collapsing.
“Driver Rajeev Beerasala suffered a coronary heart assault whereas on responsibility close to Nelamangala toll gate. Although an ambulance was referred to as instantly and he was rushed to Nelamangala Hospital, he handed away with out responding to remedy,” KSRTC officers stated.
The incident occurred round mid-journey when the bus, working on the Bengaluru–Davangere route, was carrying 5 passengers. After the driving force’s sudden collapse, KSRTC officers organized for the passengers to be shifted to a different bus to proceed their journey.
Mr. Beerasala had joined the KSRTC service on February 23, 2005, and had served the company for almost 20 years.
Cardiac check-ups
In 2023, the company had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology and Research to offer complete cardiac check-ups for its workers.
Currently, KSRTC has 34,000 workers, of whom 24,686 are drivers and conductors. “Heart-related illnesses are extra prevalent amongst employees above 40 years of age. To tackle this, the company covers the price of ten kinds of cardiac exams per worker, paying ₹1,200 per individual to Jayadeva Hospital. This quantities to ₹2.55 crore yearly and advantages round 62% of workers,” a KSRTC official stated.
The Nelamangala police have registered a case of unnatural loss of life beneath part 195 (Power to summon individuals) and are awaiting the autopsy report.
Published – September 16, 2025 07:43 pm IST
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