Kapu: Budding photographer dies of injuries sustained in accident

Kapu: Budding photographer Pritesh Suvarna (38), a resident of Kapu Polipu, succumbed to the injuries on Thursday. He had sustained serious injuries in an accident 5 days ago and was receiving treatment at a hospital here.

Prithesh worked at the Malpe fishing port and worked as a photographer during his free time.  On February 4, Preetsh was injured when a scooter he was travelling on, with his friend Prashant Kumar, skidded. As a result, both sustained serious injuries.

Both were taken to Udupi District Hospital. Prithesh was later referred to another hospital in Manipal for advanced medical treatment. However, as the family could not bear the high cost of the treatment, he was shifted back to Udupi District Hospital.

He died on Thursday morning without responding to treatment at the intensive care unit. The deceased is survived by his father, mother, wife, and three-year-old daughter.

As a budding photographer, Pritesh Suvarna served as a Life Member of the South Canara Photographers Association and as a Kapu Zone Officer. He was also active in various organizations.

Condolences 

Condolences and tributes poured in for the untimely death of the young talent. Kapu MLA Lalaji R Mendon, former minister Vinay Kumar Sorake, BJP leader Suresh P. Shetty Gurme, BJP Backward Class Morcha General Secretary Yashpal Suvarna, SKPA Kapu Zone President Vinod Kanchan, Polipu Mogaveera Mahasabha President Vijaya Karkera, Kapu Billavara Sahayaka Sangha President Vikram Kapu have expressed their condolence.