MINOR BOY CRUSHED TO DEATH, DRIVER ARRESTED

MINOR BOY CRUSHED TO DEATH, DRIVER ARRESTED

13-FEB-ENG 16

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA---------------------------A shocking incident has occurred in the district, where a happy home was suddenly thrown into chaos. A speeding, uncontrolled truck crushed a 9-year-old boy near Ghanghar village in the Krishnagarh police station area. The accident occurred when the boy was on his way to the market to buy a cake to celebrate his birthday.

The deceased has been identified as Pratik Kumar (9), son of Sujit Kumar Singh, a resident of English village. According to family members, it was Pratik's birthday, and the atmosphere at home was festive. Pratik was very excited and insisted on going to Saraiya market to buy a cake. As he was crossing the road near Ghanghar village, a speeding truck struck him.

Immediately after the accident, the family rushed the injured Pratik to a private hospital, where, due to his critical condition, he was referred to Sadar Hospital. However, he succumbed to his injuries before reaching the hospital, and doctors declared him dead. Pratik was the second of three brothers. Upon receiving the news of his death, his mother, Neha Devi, and his brothers were inconsolable.

After the accident, the truck driver tried to flee, but local villagers acted swiftly and apprehended him. Angry residents later handed him over to the police. Police have seized the truck and launched an investigation.