A wave of grief swept through Khagaria district after three road mishaps within hours killed five people on Monday. Motorcycles bore the brunt of reckless heavy vehicles on busy NH-31, prompting protests and traffic chaos.
First responders at Muffassil’s Kumhar Chakki found two youths dead after their magic van was pulverized by a truck. Devotees Dhiraj (30) and Sanjiv (28) from Begusarai were temple-bound.
Protesters swiftly choked the highway at two spots, demanding accountability. One-hour disruption ensued before police restored order.
Maheshkhunta saw double tragedy. Near Durga Temple at Chaida, SUV impact ended Shivam (16) and Golu’s (18) lives as they rode back from shopping. Soon after at Sapaha, Amrish Singh (30) became another statistic under truck wheels.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita cases registered; errant drivers at large.
These deaths expose systemic failures: poor road conditions, absent traffic policing, and driver indiscipline. Families shattered, communities seethe. Bihar transport department faces pressure to overhaul safety protocols, install barriers, and launch crackdowns. Without action, more lives hang in balance on these accident-prone corridors.