A 55-year-old woman died and her neighbour sustained injuries after a speeding car struck them during a morning walk in Ludhiana's Model Town area on Friday. The driver fled the scene without providing assistance.
Victim identified as Harpreet Kaur
The deceased has been identified as Harpreet Kaur, a resident of the locality. She had gone for a walk with her neighbour, Meetu, around 6 am near Krishna Mandir Road when a speeding Swift Dzire allegedly hit them, according to the police. Harpreet Kaur suffered critical injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared her dead. Meetu sustained a head injury and is undergoing treatment; her condition is reported to be stable.
Police register case against unidentified driver
Model Town Station House Officer (SHO) Gurshinder Kaur said that a hit-and-run case has been registered against an unidentified suspect. “We have registered a hit-and-run case against an unidentified suspect. We are tracing the car. It is a second-owner vehicle and efforts are on to identify and arrest the person,” she said. Police teams are examining CCTV footage from the area and verifying the vehicle's ownership details to trace the driver.
Impact on family and community
Harpreet Kaur is survived by her husband and a married daughter. Her death has left family members and residents of the locality in shock. The police said further investigation was underway.
