A tragic incident occurred in Patna district on Tuesday when a youth lost his life after a motorcycle carrying two suspected liquor smugglers collided with a tree. The duo was allegedly attempting to evade a routine vehicle-checking drive conducted by the police under the IIT Amhara police station area.
Details of the Incident
According to police sources, a routine vehicle-checking drive was underway near Mithapur in Bihta when officers spotted two youths riding a motorcycle without helmets. On seeing the police, the duo allegedly tried to flee, prompting a chase. During the pursuit, the motorcycle lost control and rammed into a tree.
One of the youths died on the spot, while the other, who sustained injuries, managed to escape. Police later recovered around 40 litres of country-made liquor from the motorcycle, confirming suspicions of illegal liquor smuggling.
Police Investigation
A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team was called to the spot to collect evidence. Further investigation is underway to identify and trace the injured suspect who fled the spot. Police are also verifying the criminal antecedents of the deceased.
Talking to reporters, City SP (West) Bhanu Pratap Singh said, “During a vehicle-checking drive near Mithapur, two youths riding a motorcycle without helmets appeared suspicious. On spotting the police vehicle, they attempted to flee. During the chase, their motorcycle collided with a tree. One youth died on the spot, while the other, despite being injured, managed to escape.”
Identification of the Deceased
The deceased was identified as Hariram Kumar, son of Devendra Kumar and a resident of Dera Tola under Ranitalab police station area. His body was sent for postmortem. Police have informed his family and are verifying his criminal antecedents.
The incident highlights the risks associated with illegal liquor smuggling and the lengths to which suspects go to avoid law enforcement. The police are continuing their efforts to apprehend the escaped suspect and ensure that justice is served.
