Three persons have been killed in various road accidents in the area during the last 24 hours.
According to information, Jasvir Ram, a resident of village Mehna, told the police of Chabbewal that his father Kashmir Chand was coming from Hoshiarpur to his village on a bike. When he reached near village Jattpur, a passing truck hit him.
His father died. The police have registered a case against the accused driver Bhagat Singh, a resident of Chak Kataru and arrested him.
In another case, Rajinder Singh, a resident of village Shankar of district Ludhiana, has lodged a complaint with the Garhshankar police.
He told the police that his nephew Dharminder Singh, a resident of Lehra, district, Ludhiana, was coming towards Garhshankar, driving a truck.
He was going towards his truck after relieving himself near Garhshankar, when a car hit him. He was seriously injured in the accident. He was admitted to the hospital where he died.
The accused driver fled with the car. The police have registered a case against unidentified driver.
In another case, resident of village Manguwal Jeevan Kumar was going to Banga from Garhshankar with cement in his truck.
When he reached near a resort, the truck suddenly went out of control and hit a tree on the roadside due to which Jeevan Kumar died. The Garhshankar police was investigating the case.
Unlock Exclusive Insights with The Tribune Premium
Take your experience further with Premium access.
Thought-provoking Opinions, Expert Analysis, In-depth Insights and other Member Only Benefits
Already a Member? Sign In Now