Bengaluru: 29-year-old man suffers 12 injuries to skull, dies after tree branch falls on him

A 29-year-old biker, Akshay Shivaram, died after a tree branch fell on him, causing severe head injuries. He was in a coma for five days before passing away.

Updated on: Jun 20, 2025, 14:10:50 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

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In a tragic incident, a 29-year-old scooterist suffered as many as 12 cracks to his skull and died after a tree branch fell on his head in Bengaluru. The deceased has been identified as Akshay Shivaram, who used to work as a HR professional, according to news agency PTI.

The deceased was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident. (X)

Akshay had been in a coma since the accident, which occurred on June 15, and is said to have passed away on Thursday after a five-day battle at the hospital, police reports said.

The incident occurred near the Brahma Chaitanya Temple in Hanumanthanagar, where a dry tree branch suddenly broke off and struck Akshay as he was riding his scooter. He was on his way back home when tragedy struck. CCTV footage shared online showed Akshay losing balance after the impact and crashing into a parked vehicle. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

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Following the mishap, he was rushed to a private hospital in Jayanagar with critical head and skull injuries. Doctors revealed that he had sustained a total of 12 injuries to the head, as per the agency.

Officials from the Jaya Nagar police station have confirmed his death. "We were informed of the death at about 1 pm," an official said to PTI.

In the aftermath of the incident, Akshay’s brother, Benkaraj, has lodged a formal complaint against the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and the Forest Department. He alleged that both agencies failed to act despite multiple complaints from local residents and temple authorities regarding the dangerous tree branch, which had not been trimmed or removed.

The Hanumanthnagar police have taken note of the complaint and are investigating the matter.

"We have registered an FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 105, which deals with culpable homicide not amounting to murder," a police official from the Hanumanthnagar station said.

(With PTI inputs)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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