Tragic End for Jaipur Porter at Grain Market
A devastating incident unfolded at Surajpol grain market on Monday evening when a 36-year-old porter lost his life after being crushed by a truck. The victim, identified as Waseem Ali, was working at the mandi when the tragic accident occurred around 6 PM.
Details of the Fatal Incident
According to police reports, Ali was walking through the busy grain market when the truck driver attempted to park the vehicle near a shop. In a tragic turn of events, the massive vehicle ran over the porter, crushing him to death. Bystanders and fellow workers immediately rushed to help, but the injuries proved fatal.
The victim was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, but medical professionals pronounced him 'brought dead' upon arrival. Waseem Ali, who resided in Mohalla Mahawatan near Lal Haveli, had been working as a porter at Surajpol mandi to support his family.
Aftermath and Police Action
Enraged by the tragic incident, people present at the accident site caught hold of the truck driver and handed him over to the police. Law enforcement officials subsequently seized the vehicle and registered a case against the driver.
Police authorities confirmed that Ali's cousin filed a formal complaint against the truck driver. Investigators have stated they will retrieve CCTV footage from the accident site to determine the exact sequence of events that led to this tragedy.
A postmortem examination was conducted on Tuesday, following which the body was handed over to family members for last rites. The Surajpol grain market, typically bustling with activity, witnessed somber scenes as the community mourned the loss of one of their own.
