Tragedy in Samastipur: Man Killed by Speeding Bike While Heading to Durga Fair
A 55-year-old man was killed by a speeding motorcycle while heading to a Durga fair in Samastipur, Bihar. Police are searching for the rider.
A festive outing turned into a nightmare for a family in Bihar after a 55-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run accident involving a speeding motorcycle in the Samastipur district. The victim, identified as Bal Kishore Paswan, was struck down late at night in a tragic incident that has left the local community in shock.
The Fatal Collision
The accident took place near the eastern side of the Jahangirpur-Kelhuaghat bridge, falling under the jurisdiction of the Singhia police station. According to reports, an unidentified motorcycle traveling at high speed struck Bal Kishore Paswan, who is a resident of Jahangirpur village. The impact was severe, leaving the victim critically injured on the road.
Immediately following the crash, local residents rushed to help. The Singhia police Dial 112 team arrived at the scene and quickly transported the injured man to the Singhia Community Health Centre (CHC) in hopes of saving his life.
Declared Dead on Arrival
Despite the swift action of the locals and the police, the injuries proved fatal. Upon reaching the health center, the duty physician, Dr. Avinash Tiwari, examined the victim and declared him dead on arrival.
A Journey Cut Short
The tragedy is compounded by the reason for the victim's travel. Family members revealed that Bal Kishore Paswan was on his way to visit the Durga fair located in Jahangirpur Behat. What was meant to be a spiritual and celebratory visit ended in an untimely death.
Police Investigation Underway
Following the notification of the death, Singhia police officers Rajvansh Kumar and Dheeraj Kumar arrived at the health center to take custody of the body. The remains have since been sent to the Samastipur Sadar Hospital for a mandatory post-mortem examination.
The Singhia police have officially launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities are currently working to identify the motorcycle and track down the rider who fled the scene after the collision.