Tragic Accident Claims Life of 17-Year-Old Kanwariya and Injured Others in Gorakhpur!!

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A heart-wrenching incident occurred in Gorakhpur as a group of kanwariyas, on their way to Moteshwer Mahadev temple in Pipraich after collecting water from the Saryu, faced a fatal accident.

A speeding dumper collided with the tractor-trolley carrying the kanwariyas, resulting in the death of a 17-year-old and leaving seven others injured. The dumper driver initially fled the scene but was later apprehended by the police.

This article provides a detailed account of the incident and the subsequent response from authorities and the community.

Tragic Accident Claims a Young Life

In the early hours of Sunday, tragedy struck a group of kanwariyas in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. To see the visual detail of the accident and statements of victims, visit the link given below:

The kanwariyas, on a spiritual journey to the Moteshwer Mahadev temple in Pipraich after collecting water from the sacred Saryu river, were traveling in a tractor-trolley.

Their pilgrimage took a devastating turn when an uncontrolled dumper, moving at high speed, collided with their vehicle. The collision resulted in the death of a 17-year-old Kanwariya and caused injuries to seven others.

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Fleeing Dumper Driver Apprehended

Immediately after the accident, the dumper driver managed to flee from the scene, leaving the victims in distress. However, the local police responded quickly and launched a search operation for the absconding driver.

After two hours of intense pursuit, the police apprehended the driver, bringing him to justice for his negligent actions.

Anger and Protests Follow the Tragedy

The tragic incident left the kanwariya community and nearby villagers in a state of shock and grief. Enraged by the loss of a young life and the injuries sustained by their fellow pilgrims, the kanwariyas and some villagers took to the streets in protest.

They blocked traffic movement on the Gorakhpur-Pipraich road near Patra village for a significant period, demanding justice and the immediate arrest of the accused driver.

The situation escalated to a critical point, and the local Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Gaurav Grover, swiftly arrived at the scene to address the agitated crowd.

17-year-old Kanwariya died in Gorakhpur

He assured the kanwariyas of the police’s commitment to take appropriate action against the dumper driver responsible for the tragedy. His timely intervention and reassurances led to the removal of the traffic blockage.

The accident victim was identified as Akash Gupta, a resident of Patra village under the jurisdiction of Pipraich police station. The seven other injured kanwariyas were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.

Two injured were later referred to Baba Raghav Das BRD Medical College for more extensive treatment, while the remaining five were discharged after receiving first aid.

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Conclusion

The untimely demise of a 17-year-old kanwariya in the tragic accident has left the community and the region in mourning. The incident serves as a sad reminder of the importance of road safety and responsible driving.

While the arrest of the dumper driver provides a semblance of justice, it cannot bring back the young life lost. Authorities and communities must remain vigilant in ensuring road safety and preventing such devastating accidents in the future. Abdur Rahman.

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