The Jalandhar district of Punjab was struck by tragedy as three individuals lost their lives in two separate road accidents that occurred on Tuesday. The fatal incidents, which took place in Nakodar and Phillaur, have once again highlighted the critical issue of road safety in the region.
Fatal Collision in Nakodar Claims Two Lives
In the first and more devastating incident, two people were killed in a collision on the Nakodar-Banga road. The victims have been identified as Kulwinder Singh, a 22-year-old resident of Behram village, and Jaswinder Singh, aged 45, from Pandori Nijjran village. According to police reports, the accident happened when the scooter they were riding was struck by a speeding truck. The impact of the collision was severe, resulting in the immediate death of both riders at the scene.
The Nakodar police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the circumstances leading to the crash. The truck driver allegedly fled the scene following the accident, and authorities are now working to trace the vehicle and apprehend the individual responsible. This incident has sent shockwaves through the local communities of Behram and Pandori Nijjran.
Pedestrian Fatality in Phillaur
In a separate and equally tragic event, a pedestrian was killed in the Phillaur area. The victim has been named as Malkit Singh, a 60-year-old man who was a resident of Dhadday village. The accident occurred when an unidentified vehicle hit Malkit Singh as he was walking along the road. The force of the hit proved fatal, and he succumbed to his injuries.
The Phillaur police have taken cognizance of the case and are investigating the hit-and-run. Efforts are underway to identify the vehicle involved based on evidence from the accident site. The sudden loss has left the family in Dhadday village grieving.
Aftermath and Ongoing Investigations
Local law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing both cases. In the Nakodar accident, the focus is on locating the truck and its driver. For the Phillaur hit-and-run, police are scanning for CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts to identify the culprit. The bodies of all three victims were taken for postmortem examinations as part of the standard legal procedure.
These back-to-back accidents underscore a persistent and grim reality of road safety challenges in the district. They serve as a somber reminder for all road users—drivers, riders, and pedestrians—to exercise extreme caution. Authorities often reiterate the importance of adhering to speed limits, avoiding reckless driving, and ensuring visibility, especially during night hours or on high-speed corridors like the Nakodar-Banga road.
The communities involved are now mourning the untimely deaths of Kulwinder Singh, Jaswinder Singh, and Malkit Singh, whose lives were cut short on an ordinary Tuesday. The police investigations continue in the hope of delivering justice and perhaps preventing similar tragedies through increased vigilance and enforcement.
