Local people have demanded a ban on speeding trucks in the area.
Jagran correspondent, Mirzapur. 42-year-old Mahesh Kumar Prajapati, son of Srinath Prajapati, resident of Jasovar Pahari, died on the spot after being hit by a speeding truck at 2 pm on Saturday near Munhakuchwa of Dehat Kotwali. After the incident, relatives of the deceased reached the spot in large numbers.
As soon as information about the incident was received, Jurisdiction City Vivek Javala reached the spot with heavy police force. The relative demanded a case to be registered against the truck driver and compensation to be given. During this, the relative had an altercation with the police, as a result of which the relative pelted stones. After the death of the youth after being crushed by a truck, the villagers tried to rescue the youth by having a scuffle with the police who were taking away the rioters.
Family members of the deceased say that this incident is the result of complete negligence. He has demanded strict action against the truck driver. Local people allege that high speed of trucks has become a common problem in the area, due to which such accidents have happened many times.
Police have deployed additional forces to control the situation and have started investigating the matter. Police officials say that they will investigate all aspects of the incident and strict action will be taken against the culprits. Local residents have demanded the administration to ensure compliance with traffic rules on the road and take strict action against speeding vehicles.
The death of Mahesh Kumar Prajapati has created a wave of mourning in his family. Family members say they are hoping for justice and want such incidents not to happen in future. This incident has made it clear that there is a need to increase awareness regarding road safety, so that such accidents can be avoided in future. The local administration should take concrete steps in this direction.