Bengaluru, July 29: In an unfortunate incident in Karnataka, two employees of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) were allegedly killed in a road accident in Bengaluru. The deceased have been identified as Prashant (25) and Bayyanna Gari Shilpa (27). Police officials said that Prashant and Shilpa were killed after their bike collided with a BBMP garbage truck near KR Circle. The accident occurred on Sunday, July 28, at around 8:45 PM.

According to a report in Asianet Newsable, the deceased were friends and colleagues. The duo worked at TCS in International Tech Park, commonly called ITPL in Bengaluru. An official said that Prashant and Shilpa were riding their bike from Majestic and were passing through KR Circle when the speeding garbage truck of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) collided with them. Bengaluru Shocker: Man Attacks Friend With Machete After He Refuses To Give Up Doberman Dog in Chamarajpet, Probe Launched.

People who witnessed the accident said that the BBMP truck hit Prashant and Shilpa's bike and dragged them for about 10 metres before stopping. The impact of the collision resulted in severe injuries and significant blood loss to the victims. Locals rushed the duo to a nearby hospital; however, they were declared dead on arrival. Later, their bodies were shifted to St Martha's Mortuary.

Meanwhile, the police visited the accident site to investigate the case. It was also learned that the garbage truck driver fled the spot after the accident. A case has been registered in connection with the road accident. Officials also said that Prashant and Shilpa, who lived in a PG, had gone out for lunch when the accident happened. While Prashant is a resident of Bengaluru, Shilpa hails from Andhra Pradesh. Bengaluru Shocker: Woman From Bihar Found Dead With Throat Slit in Paying Guest Accommodation at Koramangala, Police Suspect Murder (Watch Video).

Prashant's father has demanded justice for his son and Shilpa. He also urged the police to arrest the accused driver.

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