Woman mowed down by Kannada actor Nagabhushana had seen his film days ago

BENGALURU: Prema S, 48, who was mowed down on Saturday night, allegedly by an SUV driven by Sandalwood actor Nagabhushana NS, had only a few days earlier watched his movie and appreciated his performance, her daughter recalled.

Prema had watched Tagaru Palya, starring Nagabhushana among others, with her husband, who was also injured in the accident.

"My parents had watched his (Nagabhushana's) movie just three days ago and appreciated his acting. But now, the same Nagabhushana has claimed my mother's life," the daughter said, sobbing uncontrollably.

According to her, Prema and her husband Krishna B had come down from their flat on Vasantapur main road near KS Layout for a walk when the accident took place. Nagabhushana's car had rammed into Prema and Krishna, injuring both. Later, Prema passed away.

For licence cancellation

A senior police officer said they would write to the Regional Transport Office personnel, seeking cancellation of Nagabhushana's driving licence for causing the accident. Nagabhushana was arrested on Saturday night under section 304A (causing death due to negligence) of the IPC. He was later released on station bail.

"An investigation of the accident spot revealed that there were speed-breakers at least 150m behind the accident spot. But Nagabhushana was in such high speed that he didn't slow down near them and instead, pressed the accelerator harder," an investigating officer. "It is a typical example for rash and negligent driving."