Police have registered separate FIRs against 2 unknown vehicle drivers after 2 men died in road accidents in the Jhanakaiya and Khatima Kotwali areas. The cases relate to separate crashes involving a canter and a tractor.

The first case was registered by Jhanakaiya police after a complaint from Saurabh Singh Kholiya of Nagra Tarai village. He said his father, Mahendra Singh Kholiya, was travelling on a scooter from his government fair-price shop on 26 October.

According to the complaint, a canter struck Mahendra beyond Union Bank in Nagra Tarai. The driver was allegedly driving at high speed and carelessly. Mahendra suffered serious injuries and later died during treatment.

Jhanakaiya police have registered a case against the unidentified canter driver. The available information does not state whether the driver has been located or arrested.

Second fatal crash

The second case was filed at Khatima Kotwali on a complaint by Bandhu Singh of Saijna Pattpura village. He said his cousin, Subhash Singh, worked as a mason.

According to the complaint, Subhash was standing beside his motorcycle on a roadside in the village on 31 October. A tractor approaching from the front allegedly hit him while being driven at high speed and carelessly.

The tractor-trailer was left at the scene, while the alleged driver fled, the complaint stated. Subhash was taken to a government hospital in a 108 ambulance. Doctors referred him to a higher medical centre because of his serious condition, but he died on the way.

Police have registered an FIR against the unidentified tractor driver. further details about the investigation or any arrest is not yet available.

Conclusion

The 2 separate cases concern fatal crashes in the Jhanakaiya and Khatima Kotwali areas. Police have registered FIRs against the unknown canter and tractor drivers based on complaints from the victims’ relatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many fatal accidents are covered in the police cases?

2 separate road accidents are covered, and each resulted in one death.

Q. Where did the first accident happen?

The first accident happened beyond Union Bank in Nagra Tarai, within the Jhanakaiya police area.

Q. Who died in the first accident?

Mahendra Singh Kholiya died after suffering serious injuries when a canter struck his scooter.

Q. Where did the second accident happen?

The second accident happened on a roadside in Saijna Pattpura village, under Khatima Kotwali.

Q. Who died in the second accident?

Subhash Singh died after a tractor hit him and he suffered serious injuries.

Q. What action has police taken?

Police registered separate FIRs against the unidentified canter and tractor drivers.