Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Youths Survive Drowning; Villagers Demand Infrastructure in Karnataka
Two young men almost drowned in a river while riding their bike to work because of strong monsoon currents.
They survived by holding onto a plant.
The villagers who live there are struggling because there is no bridge to cross the river, and the village lacks basic things like electricity, roads, and healthcare.
People have been asking the government to help, but nothing has been done.
They want a bridge or a temporary way to cross the river, as well as basic resources for their village.
Two youths were swept away by a rain-swollen river in Kudremukh National Park.
The incident occurred on Sunday morning while they were on their way to work.
They survived by clinging to a creeper plant after their bike was caught in the current.
Villagers lack basic infrastructure, including a bridge, road, electricity, and healthcare.
Activists and residents are demanding government intervention to provide basic necessities.
- Who
- Satish and Sanjeev Poojary, along with villagers of Hittilapela.
- What
- Two youths were caught in a river current while crossing it on their bike, but survived by clinging to a creeper plant.
- When
- Sunday morning
- Where
- Kudremukh National Park, near Kudujalu in Karnataka
- Why
- The incident highlights the lack of basic infrastructure and the government's alleged negligence towards the tribal residents' needs.
Activists and Villagers
Forest Department
Infrastructure Development
Activists and Villagers
Demand basic infrastructure like a bridge, road, electricity and healthcare.
Forest Department
The Forest Department has stalled proposals citing forest laws and objections.
Government Response
Activists and Villagers
Accuse successive governments of ignoring the plight of forest dwellers and tribals.
Forest Department
Authorities have taken legal action against setting up makeshift crossings.
- Location
- Kudremukh National Park
- Villages Mentioned
- Hittilapela, Manjadabettu, Savanalu
- Number of Families in Hittilapela
- 9
- Population of Hittilapela
- 60+
- Infrastructure Demands
- Bridge, Motorable Road, Electricity, Healthcare