Police have arrested a Panchkula resident in connection with a road accident that claimed the lives of two motorcyclists in Raipur Rani on the night of June 23. The accused, Raghuveer Singh, was taken into custody on Friday, June 26, following an investigation.
Accident Details
According to the Raipur Rani Police Station in-charge, the accident occurred around 9:30 pm when a motorcycle travelling from Bhund village to Mandlay village was allegedly hit head-on by a speeding Thar being driven rashly and negligently. The motorcyclist and the pillion rider sustained serious injuries in the collision.
After receiving information, a Dial-112 police team and an ambulance reached the spot and shifted both victims to a nearby hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries during treatment.
Legal Action and Arrest
Based on the statement of Malkit Singh, a resident of Bhund village, a case was registered at Raipur Rani Police Station, and an investigation was initiated. During the investigation, police recovered the Thar involved in the accident and launched a search for the accused driver. A case had been registered against Raghuveer Singh on June 24 under Sections 281 and 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
