Garhwa: Fatal Accident Claims Two Lives
A tragic road accident occurred on Sunday in Garhwa district, claiming the lives of a maternal uncle and his nephew. The incident took place when their motorcycle was struck by a speeding sand-laden tractor near the toll plaza at Hoor village on the Garhwa-Daltonganj stretch of National Highway 39, under the Garhwa police station limits.
The deceased have been identified as Uday Pal, aged 25, and Ankaj Pal, aged 22. According to police reports, Uday Pal was en route to Vishakhapatnam for employment purposes, while Ankaj Pal was accompanying him to drop him off at the Garhwa Road junction in Palamu district, from where Uday was scheduled to board a train for his journey. A police official confirmed that Uday Pal succumbed to his injuries at the accident site, whereas Ankaj Pal died while being transported to the hospital for medical treatment.
Local Concerns Over Illegal Sand Tractors
Residents of the area have voiced their concerns regarding the prevalence of illegally operated sand-laden tractors and the reckless driving habits of their operators, which they allege are frequently responsible for such accidents. They claim that the situation has become a persistent hazard on this stretch of the highway, endangering the lives of commuters daily. The local community has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and a crackdown on unauthorized sand mining activities to prevent further tragedies.
The authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the driver of the tractor involved. Further details are awaited as the police continue their inquiry.
About the Author: Q A Hadi covers wide-ranging issues concerning Garhwa district. He has been reporting on issues ranging from gaps in the public distribution system, health infrastructure, and affairs of the district administration.
