Begusarai: A 40-year-old man was killed after being run over by a truck near Ramzanpur village on NH-31 under Lakho police station area in Begusarai district on Wednesday.
The deceased has been identified as Guddu Kumar, a resident of Iniyar village in the same police station area. According to family members, Guddu was on his way to work at Barauni refinery, where he was employed as a contract worker.
His cousin Dharmendra said Guddu was riding pillion on a motorcycle when the accident occurred. “A truck coming from the same direction hit the motorcycle. Guddu fell on the road and was crushed under the vehicle,” he said. The truck driver fled the spot along with the vehicle after the incident.
Following the accident, angry locals staged a protest by blocking traffic on the highway for about an hour, demanding compensation for the victim’s family. Police said further investigation is underway.
He has been covering the political and social dynamics of the Beg...
Read MoreHe has been covering the political and social dynamics of the Begusarai district since March 2003. During the general elections covered the neighbouring Khagaria district also covered. Files regular stories on industries situated in Begusarai.
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