A 21-year-old lab technician, Rohit, died on the spot after a speeding Maruti Swift car hit his bike in Ludhiana's Focal Point area on June 29. The driver, Taranjit Singh, was arrested and the vehicle seized.
Details of the Accident
The incident occurred near the Lucky Complex in Focal Point, Phase V, around 3:52 AM. According to the police, Rohit was riding his Hero Splendor bike ahead of his maternal uncle, Yograj Masih, when a white Maruti Swift car struck him from behind at high speed. The impact threw Rohit onto the road, and the car ran over him, causing fatal injuries.
Victim's Background
Rohit, a resident of New Sarpanch Colony, Jamalpur, worked as a lab technician at a laboratory in Harnam Nagar, Model Town. On the day of the accident, he and his uncle were returning to the lab after completing work. Yograj, who was following on his own vehicle, witnessed the crash and informed the police.
Police Action
The Focal Point police quickly responded, arresting the driver, Taranjit Singh, a resident of Baba Deep Singh Colony, Royal Enclave, on Chandigarh road. The police seized the Maruti Swift car and the damaged bike for further investigation. The accused has been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Community Reaction
The incident has sparked outrage among local residents, who have demanded stricter enforcement of traffic rules and speed limits in the area. The victim's family has called for justice, urging the police to ensure a thorough investigation.
