The Madhya Pradesh police have identified the driver responsible for the tragic hit-and-run incident in Jabalpur, where 13 laborers were mowed down. The accused will soon be apprehended by the authorities, as confirmed by a senior police official. The death toll has risen to five, although the government initially reported only four fatalities.
Public Works Department Minister Rakesh Singh announced that the government has approved a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for each of the deceased victims’ families, with an immediate release of Rs 1 lakh. The unfortunate incident occurred when a speeding car recklessly collided with a group of 14 laborers who were having lunch after working on a National Highway Authority of India project.
Among the victims, two laborers died on the spot, while three others succumbed to their injuries later in the hospital. The deceased individuals were identified as Nawabi Lal (40), Varsha (45), and Krishna Bai (40), with three other laborers still in critical condition. The laborers, hailing from Biharia and Bamhori in Mandla district, had migrated for work on the highway and were resting near Ekta Chowk in the Barela police station area when the tragic incident occurred.
The vehicle involved in the hit-and-run incident fled the scene without a visible registration plate, prompting a search by the police. Authorities are analyzing CCTV footage and implementing checkpoints to locate the absconding driver, following leads from initial investigations.
