Tragedy struck Banka roads as a truck helper, behind the wheel in place of the driver, ran over a sub-inspector crossing the path. The fatal collision underscores the urgent need for rigorous vehicle and driver regulations in high-traffic zones.
Reports indicate the helper was navigating the laden truck at high speed when the incident occurred. The sub-inspector, known for his vigilance, was instantly killed, his body mangled under the tires.
Swift police action led to the helper’s arrest; the driver remains at large, believed to have fled. Vehicle logs show multiple prior violations, prompting a deeper audit of the fleet.
Public reaction has been one of profound sorrow and anger, with protests urging zero tolerance for unlicensed operation. Political figures weighed in, promising compensation for the family and systemic overhauls.
In the wake of this loss, road safety campaigns are ramping up, focusing on helper training and employer liability. The hope is that no family endures such pain again from preventable road rage.