Cyclist, labourer killed in 2 road mishaps in Mohali
Mohali, July 23 -- Two people lost their lives in two separate road accidents in Zirakpur and Block Majri areas on Monday.
In the first incident in Derabassi, Tarlochan Singh, a daily-wage labourer, died after being hit by a speeding car on PR-7 Road near Sushma Society, Zirakpur. His son and daughter both studying in school, said his father was returning home from work on his motorcycle when the accident took place.
"I received a call from the village sarpanch around 8.30 pm, informing me that my father had an accident and was taken to GMCH-32, Chandigarh," his son told police. When he reached the hospital, he learned that a speeding car bearing registration number JK-08-5395 had hit his father. Tarlochan succumbed to his injuries later on Monday evening.
ASI Labh Singh, investigation officer, said that a case under sections 106 (causing death by negligence), 281 (rash driving), and 324(4) of the BNS has been registered. "Efforts are ongoing to trace the vehicle. We are scanning CCTV from the area to identify the driver and confirm the vehicle's movement," he added.
In a separate accident in Block Majri area, Brihaspati Kumar, 18, originally from Bihar, died after being hit by an unknown motorcycle near Kadi Majra turn. He was riding a bicycle when the two-wheeler struck him.
Passersby rushed him to a nearby hospital. Doctors later referred him to Phase-6 civil hospital, and subsequently to GMCH-32, where he succumbed to his injuries on Monday. Police have registered a case under section 106 and 281 of the BNS. Officials said they are trying to identify the motorcycle involved and are checking surveillance footage from nearby roads....
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