Silchar: Two youths were killed in a road accident on the Sonabarighat bypass in Cachar district on Wednesday evening. The accident occurred when the scooter they were riding allegedly skidded and came under the rear wheels of a truck on NH-306 near Saidpur area, according to police and eyewitnesses.
Victims Identified
The deceased have been identified as Soppan Roy (25) and Surendra Roy (24), residents of Bhubandhar area under Dholai police station limits. The accident took place at around 5:30 pm while the duo was returning home on a newly purchased scooter after visiting a relative in the Silchar Medical College and Hospital area.
How the Accident Happened
Eyewitnesses said the two youths were attempting to overtake a truck when they noticed an autorickshaw approaching from the opposite direction. As the rider applied brakes suddenly, the scooter reportedly lost balance and skidded, throwing both riders under the rear wheels of the truck.
“One of them suffered severe head injuries while the other sustained critical chest injuries. Both died on the spot,” an eyewitness said. A neighbour of the victims said the two youths had been working in Tamil Nadu and had returned home only a few days ago. Police rushed to the spot and, with the help of locals, recovered the bodies and sent them to the Silchar Medical College and Hospital.
Background of the Victims
Soppan Roy and Surendra Roy were both residents of Bhubandhar. They had recently returned from Tamil Nadu, where they had been working. The scooter they were riding was purchased just a few days before the accident. The incident has left the local community in shock.
Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident. The truck driver has been detained for questioning. Further details are awaited.
