Mishap victim’s kin awarded Rs 15.48L

The Motor Accident Claim Tribunal here has directed the insurance company, owner and truck driver to pay Rs 15.48 lakh in compensation to the parents of 20-year-old Ravi Kumar who died in an accident three years ago.

Baddi residents Mina Devi, mother, and Mukesh, father of the youth had filed a claim petition. On August 11, 2022, their son Ravi Kumar was riding pillion on a bike when a truck hit the motorcycle from behind near Haripur Sandoli vegetable market. He died in the hospital. The 20-year-old youth worked as a daily wager and earned Rs 20,000 per month, said the claimants.

The insurance company, owner and truck driver claiming that there was no negligence on their part.