Hit-and-Run Horror: Two Youths Killed on Lucknow-Sultanpur Highway
Two young men were killed on the Lucknow-Sultanpur highway in Amethi after a hit-and-run by an unidentified vehicle. Police are scanning CCTV.
A tragic Amethi road accident claimed the lives of two young men late last night on the Lucknow-Sultanpur highway, leaving families devastated and police on a hunt for a fleeing driver.
The victims were traveling on a motorcycle, registered as UP 72 BF 8584, when they were struck by an unidentified vehicle. The collision occurred near the Kadunala outpost, falling under the jurisdiction of the Bhale Sultan Shaheed Smarak police station. The impact was so severe that both individuals died on the spot.
The Victims
The accident has cast a shadow of grief over two different villages. The deceased have been identified as:
- Rohit, aged 25, also known as "Khoon-Khoon," son of Ramlal Pasi and a resident of Jamua village.
- Brijesh, aged 22, also known as "Gloss," son of Bhodu Pasi, who hailed from Athara village in the Barabanki district (under the Ghunghter police station).
Police Investigation and Manhunt
Following the crash, the driver of the offending vehicle did not stop to provide aid but instead sped away from the scene, turning the incident into a hit-and-run case. Local police rushed to the site upon receiving the alert to recover the bodies, which have been sent for post-mortem examinations.
Tracking the Culprit
Station House Officer Ajayendra Patel confirmed that legal proceedings have been initiated. To track down the unidentified vehicle and its driver, law enforcement authorities are now meticulously reviewing footage from CCTV cameras installed in the vicinity of the accident site.
Police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision and are working to ensure that the responsible party is brought to justice.