Mohali, Nov. 23 -- The Mohali Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has awarded a compensation of Rs.16.39 lakh to the mother and minor siblings of 23-year-old man who died after a speeding car hit the motorcycle he was riding. The order was passed under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act.

As per the case file, the victim Sunil and his brother Sonu had gone to Mubarikpur for household work on April 24, 2024. While they were returning on a motorcycle, a Toyota Innova car allegedly being driven at high speed hit them near Sanauli village. Sunil suffered severe injuries and was rushed to GMCH-32, Chandigarh, where he died during treatment. Zirakpur police later registered an FIR in the matter.

The family told the tribunal that Sunil worked as ...