Tragic Road Accident Claims Lives of Two Elderly Men in Prayagraj
In a devastating incident on Sunday, two elderly men lost their lives when the motorcycle they were traveling on was struck by a car. The collision occurred on the Prayagraj-Reewa highway within the jurisdiction of the Bara police station, located in the trans-Yamuna area of Prayagraj.
Victims Identified as Local Residents
The deceased have been identified as Sehat Kesarwani, aged 70, and Bihari Lal Agrahari, aged 65. Sehat Kesarwani was a resident of Garaiya Kala, while Bihari Lal Agrahari hailed from Kaudhiyara. The accident has sent shockwaves through the local communities, highlighting concerns over road safety in the region.
Pratapgarh Police Make Arrests in Dowry Death Case
In a separate but equally distressing development, Pratapgarh police took action on Sunday by arresting two individuals in connection with a dowry death case. The arrested persons are Mahendra Saroj, aged 36, and his mother Rekha, aged 55, both residents of village Singahi.
Details of the Dowry Harassment Allegations
According to police reports, a First Information Report (FIR) was filed based on a complaint from the brother of the deceased woman. The complaint alleged that his sister had married Mahendra Saroj in 2020. However, after the marriage, she faced continuous harassment from her husband and in-laws, who were demanding an additional dowry of Rs 2 lakh.
The situation took a tragic turn on April 17, when the woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances. The police investigation led to the arrests of Mahendra Saroj and his mother, Rekha, as part of their probe into the dowry death case. Authorities are continuing their inquiries to uncover further details and ensure justice is served.
These incidents underscore ongoing issues with road safety and social evils like dowry harassment in the region, calling for increased vigilance and stricter enforcement of laws.
