Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Three Young Bikers in Jharkhand
Three young men lost their lives in a tragic accident in Latehar, Jharkhand, leading to protests and roadblocks by villagers demanding compensation.
Latehar, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic road accident in Latehar, Jharkhand, on Thursday evening resulted in the deaths of three young bikers. The incident occurred near Namudag village in the Manika police station area when an unidentified speeding truck collided with their motorcycle.
The sudden loss of three youths from the same village has sent shockwaves through the community. In response to the tragedy, angry villagers blocked the four-lane road, demanding compensation for the victims’ families. This protest led to significant traffic congestion on both sides of the highway.
The victims have been identified as Hiramam Nayak, Nanku Nayak, and Pankaj Nayak, all residents of Namudag village. According to initial reports from police and local sources, the three young men were riding a single motorcycle from Satbarwa towards Manika when they were struck by a heavy vehicle heading towards Daltonganj. The impact was so severe that all three were thrown onto the road, suffering fatal injuries.
As news of the accident spread, family members and local residents flocked to the scene, expressing their grief and anger over the untimely deaths. The protesters demanded justice and compensation for the bereaved families, resulting in a complete blockade of the main road. This led to long queues of vehicles and significant delays for travelers.
Local police and administrative officials from the Manika police station arrived promptly at the scene to address the situation. They attempted to calm the agitated crowd and clear the roadblock. Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the area in an effort to locate the unidentified truck and its driver, who fled the scene.
