Ludhiana, June 14 -- A road accident claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy at Hambran Road, sparking outrage and protest by his kin, along with local residents, on Friday. The victim, identified as Vivek, a resident of the Dairy Complex, was crossing the road when he was fatally hit by a "speeding" mini truck. The truck driver, Beer Prakash alias Kaka, fled, but was caught a little later.

According to investigating officer ASI Kamaljeet Singh of the PAU police station, Vivek was working as a daily wage labourer and was on his way home after procuring milk when the incident occurred. The mini truck also hit a scooter plying ahead and the occupant of the vehicle escaped unhurt.

As the news of the boy's death spread, family members and loc...