PUNALUR: A Malayali youth died in a car accident in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The deceased was identified as Kiran Kumar (34), of Thejas in Shasthamkonam in Punalur and settled in Madurai. He was a senior manager at Indian Bank Madurai branch.

While going to work, the two-wheeler of a bike racing group hit the two-wheeler ridden by Kiran. He was taken to a hospital in Madurai but his life could not be saved. He is the son of late Surendran and Sujatha.

Funeral will be held this morning. Wife: Krishnaveni. Children: Margi and Janu. Brother: Kishore Kumar.