Vijayadashami Tragedy: 8-Year-Old Killed in Bihar Hit-and-Run
A tragic hit-and-run in Bihar's Aurangabad claimed the life of an 8-year-old boy during Vijayadashami celebrations. Read the full story here.
A festive evening turned into a nightmare for the residents of Rasoiya village in Bihar's Aurangabad district when an Aurangabad hit and run incident claimed the life of an eight-year-old boy and left another child injured.
The tragedy unfolded on Tuesday night around 8:00 p.m., during the celebrations of Vijayadashami. The two children, identified as Kittu (8) and Raunak (10), were walking through the village to seek blessings from their elders, a traditional practice during the festival. As they attempted to cross the road, a speeding motorcycle, traveling from Kutumba toward Amba, struck them with immense force.
A Desperate Struggle for Life
Immediately following the collision, local villagers rushed to the aid of the children and transported them to the Kutumba Referral Hospital. While Raunak sustained minor injuries and was reported to be in stable condition, Kittu's condition was critical.
In a desperate bid to save the young boy, medical professionals shifted him through a series of hospitals for advanced care:
- First, he received initial treatment at the Kutumba Referral Hospital.
- He was then referred to the Sadar Hospital in Aurangabad.
- Finally, he was transferred to the Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College and Hospital in Gaya for specialized intervention.
Despite the efforts of the physicians at the medical college in Gaya, Kittu was declared dead upon arrival.
Family Left in Mourning
The loss has devastated the family of the young victim. Kittu's father, Virendra Singh, earns a living as an auto-rickshaw driver, making this sudden tragedy an unbearable blow to the household. The entire community of Rasoiya village is currently in deep mourning over the loss of the child.
Villagers Demand Justice
The identity of the motorcycle driver remains unknown, as the perpetrator fled the scene immediately after the accident. This has sparked outrage among the local residents, who are now demanding swift action from the police administration.
The villagers have called for three primary actions from the authorities:
- The immediate identification and arrest of the unidentified motorcycle driver.
- Strict legal proceedings against the culprit.
- The provision of adequate financial compensation to the grieving family.