Student killed in hit-and-run

A 21-year-old B.Com student was killed and her friend injured when a speeding private bus knocked their scooter down on West of Chord Road on Tuesday around 8.15 p.m.

The deceased, Chaitra, was riding pillion. Her friend Sanjay escaped with minor injuries.

According to the police, Chitra and Sanjay were heading towards Rajajinagar to attend their friend’s wedding reception when they were hit by the bus. Chaitra sustained severe head injuries after she fell off the bike and died on spot. The bus driver escaped before he could be stopped by eyewitnesses.

The Malleswaram traffic police have registered a case and are on the lookout for the driver.