Notorious History-Sheeter Dies in Tragic Road Accident in Dhar District
In a tragic incident, a 21-year-old listed history-sheeter, identified as Harsh alias Katora, lost his life in a fatal road accident in Dhar district late Saturday night. The accident occurred when his motorcycle rammed into a tree on the Kod-Bidwal road under Badnawar tehsil, leading to severe injuries that proved fatal.
Discovery of the Body and Police Response
Harsh's body was discovered in bushes along the roadside on Sunday morning by passers-by who noticed the wrecked motorcycle. They immediately alerted the local police, prompting a team to reach the spot. The body was taken into custody and sent for a post-mortem examination. After the formalities were completed on Sunday afternoon, it was handed over to his family members for last rites.
Background and Circumstances of the Accident
Harsh, a resident of the Pipli Chowki area in Ratlam, had been staying with his maternal uncle in Bidwal village of Dhar district for some time. According to police reports, he left Bidwal on his motorcycle on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, reportedly heading towards Ratlam. Near a turn on the Kod-Bidwal stretch, it is believed he lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer off and crash into a tree. The impact was so severe that the motorcycle was completely damaged, and his body remained at the spot through the night.
Criminal Record and Police Investigation
Police records reveal that Harsh was a listed history-sheeter at Station Road police station in Ratlam, with more than 15 criminal cases registered against him at various police stations. His criminal history included:
- 2 cases of attempt to murder
- 4 cases related to illegal extortion
- 1 case under the SC/ST Act
- Over 9 cases of assault and other offences involving public disturbance
Following the accident, police have recorded the death and initiated an inquiry to investigate the incident further. The family members, after being informed, reached the location and later took the body to their ancestral village, Depalpur, in Indore district for the last rites. Authorities stated that further investigation into the accident is currently under way to determine the exact cause and circumstances.
