Tragedy in Bahraich: 10-Year-Old Boy Killed by Combine Harvester
A tragic accident in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy struck by a combine harvester. The driver has fled the scene.
A wave of grief has swept through Baksi village in the Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh after a Bahraich threshing machine accident claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy on Thursday evening. The young victim, identified as Aarush, died instantly after being struck by a combine harvester during paddy harvesting operations.
A Fatal Encounter in the Fields
The incident unfolded around 7:30 p.m. in the Dakhila Shankarpur region of Baksi village, falling under the jurisdiction of the Rupaidiha police station. Aarush, the son of Ramniwas, had reportedly gone to the fields to observe the crops near a plot owned by Jumman Ali.
While the child was near the field, a combine harvester with the registration number UP 26 AL 7356 was actively engaged in harvesting paddy. In a sudden and horrific turn of events, the massive machinery struck the young boy, causing fatal injuries that led to his immediate death on the spot.
Driver Flees the Scene
In the aftermath of the collision, the operator of the combine harvester allegedly panicked and fled the scene, leaving the heavy machinery behind. The abandonment of the vehicle has left the local community in shock and the family demanding immediate justice.
Police Action and Investigation
Upon receiving notification of the tragedy, Manvendra Pratap Singh, the in-charge of the Babaganj police outpost, rushed to the location with a police team. The authorities have since seized the combine harvester as part of the evidence collection process.
Legal Proceedings Initiated
The legal machinery has been set in motion following a formal complaint lodged at the Rupaidiha police station. The complaint was filed by the victim's uncle, Manoj Kumar, who has urged the authorities to take strict legal action against those responsible for the negligence.
The police have officially registered a case and have launched a full-scale investigation to track down the absconding driver and determine the exact circumstances that led to this heartbreaking accident.