Speeding Pulsar Kills 70-Year-Old Cyclist in Amethi
A speeding Pulsar motorcycle collided with a cyclist in Amethi, killing a 70-year-old man. Police have filed a case against the biker.
Tragedy struck Katari village in the Amethi district when a speeding Pulsar motorcycle collided with a cyclist, resulting in the death of a 70-year-old man. The Amethi road accident occurred late Saturday night, leaving a family devastated and local authorities launching a criminal investigation.
The Fatal Collision
The victim, identified as Dan Bahadur, a resident of Katari village, was cycling back to his home around 10 p.m. on Saturday. As he neared the village water tank, a fast-moving Pulsar motorcycle struck his bicycle with significant force.
Witnesses and local residents rushed to the scene to assist the elderly man. He was immediately transported via ambulance to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Jamo. However, the injuries sustained in the crash were too severe, and doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
Police Action and Legal Charges
Following the incident, the victim's son, Ashok Kumar, approached the police to seek justice for his father. Based on his complaint, the Jamo police have registered a formal case against the motorcyclist.
The accused has been identified as Amlesh, the son of Kamta Prasad and a resident of Sukhi Bajgarh in the Jamo area. The police have invoked the following sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS):
- Section 281: Relating to rash driving or negligent acts endangering human life.
- Section 106(1): Relating to causing death by negligence.
Investigation Underway
Jamo Station House Officer (SHO) Vinod Singh confirmed that the police have taken custody of the body and sent it for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
Authorities have officially initiated legal proceedings against Amlesh, and a detailed investigation is currently underway to ascertain the full circumstances leading up to the fatal crash.