In Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh district, what was meant to be a joyous Eid celebration turned into a heartbreaking tragedy when three young men met with a devastating accident while returning home after prayers. The unfortunate incident took place on the Lucknow-Varanasi highway, near the overbridge close to the Bhupiamau Dehat police station, as the victims attempted to overtake a Bolero.
The three individuals, identified as Mohammad Dilshad, Mohammad Kaif, and Mohammad Arif, all residents of Mohan Chhaiwa under the jurisdiction of Pratapgarh Dehat police station, had attended Eid prayers at their village Eidgah. While making their way back to the city on a motorbike, their attempt to pass the Bolero proved fatal when they collided head-on with a pickup truck approaching from the opposite direction.
The impact of the crash was catastrophic, leaving all three in a critically injured state. Witnesses at the scene alerted authorities, and soon, Bhupiamau outpost in-charge Varun Singh, along with his team, rushed to the site to assist the victims. The injured were immediately transported to the nearest medical college for emergency treatment. However, by the time they arrived, excessive blood loss had already claimed the lives of Mohammad Dilshad and Mohammad Kaif. The third victim, Mohammad Arif, was in critical condition and was subsequently referred to a hospital in Prayagraj for advanced medical care.
As news of the accident spread, grief engulfed the victims’ families and their entire neighborhood. The festive atmosphere of Eid quickly turned somber as the loved ones of the deceased struggled to come to terms with the loss. Heart-wrenching cries echoed through the halls of the medical college as relatives mourned the untimely deaths of their young family members.
Meanwhile, local law enforcement has taken charge of the situation, ensuring that all necessary legal formalities are completed. The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examination, and further investigations into the circumstances of the accident are underway. Authorities are also working to ascertain the role of the pickup truck driver in the collision and whether any negligence was involved.
This tragic incident has once again underscored the perils of reckless driving and the need for heightened road safety awareness. The grief-stricken families now seek justice and support as they try to cope with the irreplaceable loss of their loved ones on what should have been a day of joy and celebration.