A fatal collision between a school bus and a scooter’s young rider has ignited public wrath in Pakur, Jharkhand. On Tuesday, at the heart of Gandhi Chowk, 18-year-old Mridul Saha from Talwadaanga met a gruesome end, his head smashed under the bus’s wheels around 9 AM. The backlash was swift: roads jammed, markets shut, and accusations of administrative failure flew thick and fast.
Saha, who delivered for Jio Mart and shouldered his family’s financial burden, left behind inconsolable relatives. ‘He was our everything,’ sobbed his kin, their world shattered in an instant.
Hundreds converged, using the body as a stark symbol of protest against the area’s lawless traffic. No-entry signs are ignored, buses barrel through unchecked, and accidents are routine, protesters fumed.
Strategic roadblocks crippled Pakur’s mobility, with vehicles piled up for miles. The fury boiled over at the town thana, where flames from burning tires lit up anti-police chants. Key demands included bus impoundment, driver’s custody, and aid for the family.
Top cops arrived, offering commitments to thorough inquiry and punishment. Convinced by evening, the crowd dispersed at 4 PM. Pakur’s leaders must now act decisively on traffic safety to honor Saha’s memory and safeguard others.