A tragic hit-and-run incident in the early hours of Thursday claimed the life of an 18-year-old student and left his friend injured in Ajmer. The accident occurred near the ITI on the busy Makhupura Road, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Details of the Tragic Accident
According to officials from the Adarsh Nagar police station, the incident took place at around 4 am on Thursday. An unknown vehicle, which is yet to be identified, collided with a motorcycle carrying two young men. The impact was severe, leaving both riders gravely hurt on the road.
Police were alerted to the scene after passersby noticed the aftermath of the collision. Officers promptly reached the spot and rushed the two victims to JLN Hospital for emergency medical treatment. Despite the efforts of doctors, one of the young men was declared dead upon arrival or shortly after at the hospital.
Victims Identified from Chandwardai
The deceased has been identified as Ajya Jangid, aged 18. The injured survivor is Naveen Sharma. Both young men were residents of the Chandwardai area in Ajmer. The news of Ajya's untimely death has left his family and neighborhood in profound grief, while the community prays for Naveen's swift recovery.
Police Investigation and Search for Justice
The Adarsh Nagar police have registered a case and launched a full-scale investigation into the hit-and-run. The driver of the unknown vehicle fled the scene immediately after the crash, abandoning the injured youths.
In their pursuit of the culprit, police are now scouring the area for CCTV camera footage from nearby establishments and roads. The footage is crucial to identifying the vehicle involved—its make, model, and registration number—and ultimately tracing the driver responsible for this fatal act.
This incident has once again highlighted the dangers on city roads, especially during late-night and early-morning hours, and the devastating consequences of hit-and-run offenses. The local authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation.
