Six Killed in Jharkhand Accident While Transporting Body to Varanasi
· India · Indian Express
Six members of the Pandit family died and 12 others were injured in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district when a speeding trailer rammed into their vehicle. The family was transporting the body of 90-year-old Kunjo Pandit to Varanasi for his last rites, fulfilling his final wish. The accident occurred in Dhanua Ghati, near Mahanetand, under Chouparan police station limits. The victims included Kunjo Pandit's youngest son, Raju; daughter-in-law Savitri Devi; grandson Santosh's mother, Budhni Devi; his son-in-law, Dhokal Pandit; and his brother-in-law, Rameshwar Pandit, along with Ramkrishna Mandal from a nearby village. The vehicle had reportedly stopped by the roadside to secure the body, which had become loose on the roof carrier, when it was hit from behind.
Why it matters
This tragic accident highlights the dangers on Indian roads, particularly for families undertaking long journeys for religious or personal reasons. The incident resulted in multiple fatalities and serious injuries, devastating a family already grieving the loss of an elder.
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