Kundapur: In a tragic incident Suresh Hegde (52) of Merdi, Basrur was also one among the three who lost their life in a fire mishap on Wednesday. Wednesday morning a private bus accidentally caught fire claiming death of three people.

It is reported that he used to travel in the same bus all the time. He was a owner of a hotel and distributor of a company.

He survived his wife Krishnaleela and two sons. Family members have rushed to Hubballi.

The reports have said that DNA test might be performed to identify the body.