Truck Driver Brutally Beaten to Death on Agra-Mathura Highway After Minor Collision
A shocking incident of road rage turned fatal on the Agra-Mathura highway in Uttar Pradesh, where a 28-year-old truck driver was mercilessly beaten with iron rods and left to die by unidentified car occupants. The brutal assault, which occurred near Jaigurudev Ashram, has been captured in a widely circulated video, igniting public fury and calls for justice.
Details of the Tragic Incident
The victim, identified as Anoop Yadav from Kunjalpur village in Etah district, was driving a truck carrying goods from Gurgaon to Bengaluru. According to police reports, the incident took place under Mathura's Highway police station on Tuesday. It began with what authorities describe as a "minor collision" between Yadav's truck and a car.
Following the collision, the car's occupants overtook the heavy vehicle, forced it to stop, and launched a vicious attack on the driver. Police stated that Yadav was repeatedly struck on the limbs with iron rods, despite attempts by a few motorists to intervene. The attackers refused to relent, leaving Yadav critically injured.
Aftermath and Police Investigation
Yadav's helper managed to take him to a hospital, but his condition deteriorated. SSP (Mathura) Shlok Kumar revealed, "After initial medical attention when the truck driver came out of the hospital, he collapsed and died. Police were informed about it the next day." The delay in reporting has raised questions about the response timeline.
An FIR has been registered under BNS section 105, pertaining to culpable homicide not amounting to murder. DSP Anil Kaprwan confirmed on Thursday that teams are actively examining CCTV footage and the viral video to identify and apprehend the attackers. The graphic video shows Yadav pleading and crying for help as he is assaulted on the highway, a scene that has amplified public outrage over the brutality.
Public Outrage and Legal Proceedings
The widespread sharing of the assault video on social media platforms has triggered a wave of condemnation. Citizens and activists are demanding swift action against the perpetrators, highlighting concerns over road safety and law enforcement in the region.
- The incident underscores the dangers of road rage and violent confrontations on highways.
- Authorities are under pressure to ensure a thorough investigation and bring the culprits to justice.
- This case has sparked broader discussions about victim protection and emergency response mechanisms.
As the investigation continues, the community mourns the loss of Anoop Yadav, whose tragic death serves as a grim reminder of the consequences of unchecked aggression on public roads.
