Bengaluru, Sept. 30 -- The tragic death of a 22-year-old student in Bengaluru has sparked a political storm in Karnataka, with the Janata Dal (Secular) launching a scathing attack on the ruling Congress government over the city's deteriorating road conditions.

Dhanashree, the victim, lost her life near Budigere Cross when a tipper truck ran over her as she attempted to avoid a pothole. The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of the Avalahalli Traffic Police Station, on the busy Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) Road. The truck driver fled the scene but has since been identified, and police say an arrest is imminent.

Reacting sharply to the incident, the JDS posted a strongly worded message on social media platform X, stating:...