Reckless driving claims biker’s life in Jagraon

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, September 19

A motorcyclist lost his life in Jagraon after a Mahindra Bolero pick-up rammed into two motorcycles. Three bike-borne persons also suffered minor injuries in the accident.

The deceased has been identified as Avtar Singh of Kular village.

Complainant Sukhdev Singh, deceased’s father, told the police that yesterday his son Avtar along with his friend Sahibjot Singh were going towards his home on a motorcycle.

“When my son reached GT Road near Aligarh village, a speeding and rashly driven Bolero Pik-Up first rammed into the motorcycle of Parabhjot and Gurjot and later hit my son’s motorcycle,” he said.

Avtar and Sahibjot were rushed to a nearby hospital where the former succumbed to his injuries. Sahibjot suffered serious injuries and was still undergoing treatment.

Investigating officer ASI Balraj Singh said a case of negligent driving under Section 304-A of the IPC was registered against the accused and CCTV cameras were being checked by the police to identify the accused driver.