Tragic Hit-and-Run Claims Lives of Two Cousins in Bagaha
In a devastating incident, two cousins lost their lives after their motorcycle was struck by a speeding vehicle near Nainha Dhala under the jurisdiction of Nadi police station in Bagaha town on Thursday morning. The victims have been identified as Byas Yadav, aged 32, and Shyam Yadav, aged 24, both residents of Daunaha under Dhanaha police station.
Details of the Fatal Accident
According to family members, the two were returning home after attending wedding rituals at their sister's house in Bakulhar, located in Chanpatia, when the accident occurred. The impact of the collision was severe, leaving both in critical condition.
Dr Arun Kumar Yadav, the on-duty medical officer at the sub-divisional hospital in Bagaha, confirmed that the victims were declared brought dead upon arrival. "They were brought to the hospital in a critical condition. Upon preliminary examination, both were found dead. After completing necessary formalities, the bodies have been sent for post-mortem," he stated.
Family and Police Response
Vikas Yadav, a relative of the deceased, expressed the family's profound grief: "We rushed to the hospital as soon as we received information about the accident, but it was too late. The entire family is in deep shock."
Nadi SHO Dipak Kumar Prasad provided details on the police investigation, noting that an unidentified vehicle rammed into the motorcycle and fled the scene. "Locals alerted authorities, following which a team from Nadi police station reached the spot and shifted the injured to the sub-divisional hospital in Bagaha," he explained.
Police have registered a case and launched a search operation to identify the vehicle and trace the driver. Further investigation is currently underway to gather more evidence and bring the perpetrator to justice.
Broader Implications and Community Impact
This tragic event highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in the region, particularly regarding hit-and-run incidents. The community in Bagaha is mourning the loss, with many calling for stricter enforcement of traffic laws to prevent such accidents in the future.
As the investigation progresses, authorities urge anyone with information about the vehicle or driver to come forward to assist in the case.
