Panchkula, Oct. 20 -- The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Panchkula has awarded compensation of Rs.24.57 lakh along with 6% interest to the family of Bansi Ram, 46, a resident of Kalka, who was killed in a road accident on June 16, 2022.

Bansi Ram's wife, Shakuntla, and his two children, aged eight and 10, had filed the claim in August 2022. As per the claim petition, on June 16, 2022, around 10.20 pm, Bansi Ram, who owned a dhaba in Kalka, was crossing the road to dispose of garbage in a dustbin on the other side. A scooty coming from the Booran Walla side, allegedly driven at high speed in a rash and negligent manner by Ajay Kumar, struck Bansi Ram from behind.

Due to the impact, the deceased and the garbage bucket were throw...